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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.51, 15,029.53 and 3,003.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.51, 15,029.53 and 3,003.53 is: 4,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.51 : 15,029.53 = 3,003.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.51/15,029.53 = 3,003.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.51x = 15,029.53 × 3,003.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.51x = 45,141,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141,561.58/10,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.02

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