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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.86, 15,036.40 and 3,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.86, 15,036.40 and 3,006.44 is: 4,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.86 : 15,036.40 = 3,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.86/15,036.40 = 3,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.86x = 15,036.40 × 3,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.86x = 45,206,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206,034.42/10,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.39

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