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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.48, 15,035.20 and 3,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.48, 15,035.20 and 3,095.36 is: 4,643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.48 : 15,035.20 = 3,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.48/15,035.20 = 3,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.48x = 15,035.20 × 3,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.48x = 46,539,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539,356.67/10,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.50

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