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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.60, 15,032.28 and 2,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.60, 15,032.28 and 2,907.22 is: 4,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.60 : 15,032.28 = 2,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.60/15,032.28 = 2,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.60x = 15,032.28 × 2,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.60x = 43,702,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702,145.06/10,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.49

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