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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.75, 15,026.82 and 3,092.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.75, 15,026.82 and 3,092.25 is: 4,638.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.75 : 15,026.82 = 3,092.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.75/15,026.82 = 3,092.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.75x = 15,026.82 × 3,092.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.75x = 46,466,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,466,684.15/10,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.44

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