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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.76, 15,034.50 and 3,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.76, 15,034.50 and 3,002.85 is: 4,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.76 : 15,034.50 = 3,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.76/15,034.50 = 3,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.76x = 15,034.50 × 3,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.76x = 45,146,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,348.33/10,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.38

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