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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.42, 15,033.72 and 3,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.42, 15,033.72 and 3,096.92 is: 4,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.42 : 15,033.72 = 3,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.42/15,033.72 = 3,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.42x = 15,033.72 × 3,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.42x = 46,558,228.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,558,228.14/10,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.41

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