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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.94, 15,037.94 and 3,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.94, 15,037.94 and 3,004.08 is: 4,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.94 : 15,037.94 = 3,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.94/15,037.94 = 3,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.94x = 15,037.94 × 3,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.94x = 45,175,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175,174.80/10,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.73

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