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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.31, 15,035.85 and 3,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.31, 15,035.85 and 3,002.91 is: 4,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.31 : 15,035.85 = 3,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.31/15,035.85 = 3,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.31x = 15,035.85 × 3,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.31x = 45,151,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,304.32/10,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.08

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