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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.26, 15,039.45 and 3,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.26, 15,039.45 and 3,100.86 is: 4,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.26 : 15,039.45 = 3,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.26/15,039.45 = 3,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.26x = 15,039.45 × 3,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.26x = 46,635,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635,228.93/10,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.84

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