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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.58, 15,035.13 and 3,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.58, 15,035.13 and 3,003.88 is: 4,504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.58 : 15,035.13 = 3,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.58/15,035.13 = 3,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.58x = 15,035.13 × 3,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.58x = 45,163,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163,726.30/10,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.40

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