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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.04, 15,016.52 and 3,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.04, 15,016.52 and 3,085.52 is: 4,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.04 : 15,016.52 = 3,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.04/15,016.52 = 3,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.04x = 15,016.52 × 3,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.04x = 46,333,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333,772.79/10,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.27

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