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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.02, 15,031.26 and 3,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.02, 15,031.26 and 3,095.52 is: 4,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.02 : 15,031.26 = 3,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.02/15,031.26 = 3,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.02x = 15,031.26 × 3,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.02x = 46,529,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,529,565.96/10,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.20

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