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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.46, 15,036.63 and 3,098.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.46, 15,036.63 and 3,098.50 is: 4,648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.46 : 15,036.63 = 3,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.46/15,036.63 = 3,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.46x = 15,036.63 × 3,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.46x = 46,590,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590,998.06/10,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.20

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