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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.92, 15,039.72 and 3,099.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.92, 15,039.72 and 3,099.42 is: 4,649.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.92 : 15,039.72 = 3,099.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.92/15,039.72 = 3,099.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.92x = 15,039.72 × 3,099.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.92x = 46,614,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614,408.96/10,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.85

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