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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.28, 15,041.51 and 3,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.28, 15,041.51 and 3,006.01 is: 4,509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.28 : 15,041.51 = 3,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.28/15,041.51 = 3,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.28x = 15,041.51 × 3,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.28x = 45,214,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,839.24/10,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.63

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