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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.89, 15,035.69 and 3,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.89, 15,035.69 and 3,098.39 is: 4,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.89 : 15,035.69 = 3,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.89/15,035.69 = 3,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.89x = 15,035.69 × 3,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.89x = 46,586,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586,364.11/10,023.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.54

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