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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.86, 15,040.17 and 3,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.86, 15,040.17 and 3,005.40 is: 4,508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.86 : 15,040.17 = 3,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.86/15,040.17 = 3,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.86x = 15,040.17 × 3,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.86x = 45,201,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201,726.92/10,024.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.96

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