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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.18, 15,042.63 and 3,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.18, 15,042.63 and 3,363.04 is: 5,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.18 : 15,042.63 = 3,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.18/15,042.63 = 3,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.18x = 15,042.63 × 3,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.18x = 50,588,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,588,966.40/10,027.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.18

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