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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.14, 15,038.61 and 3,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.14, 15,038.61 and 3,098.64 is: 4,648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.14 : 15,038.61 = 3,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.14/15,038.61 = 3,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.14x = 15,038.61 × 3,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.14x = 46,599,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,599,238.49/10,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.70

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