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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.75, 15,032.82 and 3,096.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.75, 15,032.82 and 3,096.25 is: 4,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.75 : 15,032.82 = 3,096.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.75/15,032.82 = 3,096.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.75x = 15,032.82 × 3,096.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.75x = 46,545,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,545,368.93/10,021.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.44

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