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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.87, 15,039.39 and 3,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.87, 15,039.39 and 3,008.43 is: 4,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.87 : 15,039.39 = 3,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.87/15,039.39 = 3,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.87x = 15,039.39 × 3,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.87x = 45,244,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,244,952.06/10,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.37

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