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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.96, 15,029.88 and 3,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.96, 15,029.88 and 3,094 is: 4,641.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.96 : 15,029.88 = 3,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.96/15,029.88 = 3,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.96x = 15,029.88 × 3,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.96x = 46,502,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,502,448.72/10,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.44

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