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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.08, 15,035.90 and 3,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.08, 15,035.90 and 3,004.38 is: 4,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.08 : 15,035.90 = 3,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.08/15,035.90 = 3,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.08x = 15,035.90 × 3,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.08x = 45,173,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173,542.22/10,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.15

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