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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.62, 15,035.82 and 3,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.62, 15,035.82 and 3,095.50 is: 4,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.62 : 15,035.82 = 3,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.62/15,035.82 = 3,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.62x = 15,035.82 × 3,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.62x = 46,543,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543,380.81/10,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.83

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