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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.96, 15,035.88 and 3,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.96, 15,035.88 and 3,098 is: 4,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.96 : 15,035.88 = 3,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.96/15,035.88 = 3,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.96x = 15,035.88 × 3,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.96x = 46,581,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,581,156.24/10,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.45

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