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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.62, 15,031.32 and 3,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.62, 15,031.32 and 3,092.50 is: 4,639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.62 : 15,031.32 = 3,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.62/15,031.32 = 3,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.62x = 15,031.32 × 3,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.62x = 46,484,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484,357.10/10,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.33

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