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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.50, 15,031.56 and 3,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.50, 15,031.56 and 3,095 is: 4,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.50 : 15,031.56 = 3,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.50/15,031.56 = 3,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.50x = 15,031.56 × 3,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.50x = 46,522,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,522,678.20/10,020.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.75

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