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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.81, 15,039.60 and 3,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.81, 15,039.60 and 3,005.41 is: 4,508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.81 : 15,039.60 = 3,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.81/15,039.60 = 3,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.81x = 15,039.60 × 3,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.81x = 45,200,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200,164.24/10,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.83

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