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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.57, 15,035.63 and 3,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.57, 15,035.63 and 3,007.59 is: 4,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.57 : 15,035.63 = 3,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.57/15,035.63 = 3,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.57x = 15,035.63 × 3,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.57x = 45,220,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,220,995.39/10,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.12

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