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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,019.88, 15,032.25 and 3,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,019.88, 15,032.25 and 3,094.38 is: 4,642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,019.88 : 15,032.25 = 3,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,019.88/15,032.25 = 3,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,019.88x = 15,032.25 × 3,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,019.88x = 46,515,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,515,493.76/10,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.32

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