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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.69, 15,035.34 and 3,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.69, 15,035.34 and 3,003.75 is: 4,505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.69 : 15,035.34 = 3,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.69/15,035.34 = 3,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.69x = 15,035.34 × 3,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.69x = 45,162,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,402.53/10,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.57

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