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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.38, 15,030.77 and 3,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.38, 15,030.77 and 3,094.88 is: 4,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.38 : 15,030.77 = 3,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.38/15,030.77 = 3,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.38x = 15,030.77 × 3,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.38x = 46,518,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,338.83/10,020.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.38

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