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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.92, 15,031.44 and 3,002.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.92, 15,031.44 and 3,002.65 is: 4,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.92 : 15,031.44 = 3,002.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.92/15,031.44 = 3,002.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.92x = 15,031.44 × 3,002.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.92x = 45,134,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134,115.74/10,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.09

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