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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.07, 15,039.11 and 3,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.07, 15,039.11 and 3,006.81 is: 4,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.07 : 15,039.11 = 3,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.07/15,039.11 = 3,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.07x = 15,039.11 × 3,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.07x = 45,219,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,219,753.86/10,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.22

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