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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.43, 15,042.24 and 3,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.43, 15,042.24 and 3,006.16 is: 4,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.43 : 15,042.24 = 3,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.43/15,042.24 = 3,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.43x = 15,042.24 × 3,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.43x = 45,219,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,219,304.99/10,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.01

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