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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,020.99, 15,034.37 and 3,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,020.99, 15,034.37 and 3,001.53 is: 4,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,020.99 : 15,034.37 = 3,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,020.99/15,034.37 = 3,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,020.99x = 15,034.37 × 3,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,020.99x = 45,126,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,112.59/10,020.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.16

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