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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.06, 15,030.27 and 3,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.06, 15,030.27 and 3,093.78 is: 4,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.06 : 15,030.27 = 3,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.06/15,030.27 = 3,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.06x = 15,030.27 × 3,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.06x = 46,500,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500,348.72/10,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.34

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