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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.42, 15,030.72 and 3,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.42, 15,030.72 and 3,094.92 is: 4,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.42 : 15,030.72 = 3,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.42/15,030.72 = 3,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.42x = 15,030.72 × 3,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.42x = 46,518,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,875.94/10,020.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.41

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