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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.16, 15,038.20 and 3,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.16, 15,038.20 and 3,004.04 is: 4,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.16 : 15,038.20 = 3,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.16/15,038.20 = 3,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.16x = 15,038.20 × 3,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.16x = 45,175,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,175,354.33/10,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.65

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