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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.44, 15,028.16 and 3,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.44, 15,028.16 and 3,094.08 is: 4,639.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.44 : 15,028.16 = 3,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.44/15,028.16 = 3,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.44x = 15,028.16 × 3,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.44x = 46,498,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498,329.29/10,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.89

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