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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.63, 15,022.87 and 3,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.63, 15,022.87 and 3,088.13 is: 4,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.63 : 15,022.87 = 3,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.63/15,022.87 = 3,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.63x = 15,022.87 × 3,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.63x = 46,392,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392,492.70/10,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.94

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