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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.92, 15,034.44 and 3,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.92, 15,034.44 and 3,004.65 is: 4,506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.92 : 15,034.44 = 3,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.92/15,034.44 = 3,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.92x = 15,034.44 × 3,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.92x = 45,173,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173,230.15/10,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.09

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