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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,025.63, 15,041.01 and 3,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,025.63, 15,041.01 and 3,005.63 is: 4,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,025.63 : 15,041.01 = 3,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,025.63/15,041.01 = 3,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,025.63x = 15,041.01 × 3,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,025.63x = 45,207,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207,635.68/10,025.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.21

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