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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.44, 15,029.66 and 3,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.44, 15,029.66 and 3,095.08 is: 4,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.44 : 15,029.66 = 3,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.44/15,029.66 = 3,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.44x = 15,029.66 × 3,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.44x = 46,518,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,518,000.07/10,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.38

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