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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.81, 15,036.34 and 3,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.81, 15,036.34 and 3,006.39 is: 4,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.81 : 15,036.34 = 3,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.81/15,036.34 = 3,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.81x = 15,036.34 × 3,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.81x = 45,205,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205,094.70/10,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.32

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