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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.08, 15,036.96 and 3,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.08, 15,036.96 and 3,098.96 is: 4,647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.08 : 15,036.96 = 3,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.08/15,036.96 = 3,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.08x = 15,036.96 × 3,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.08x = 46,598,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,598,937.56/10,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.77

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