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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.28, 15,043.01 and 3,007.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.28, 15,043.01 and 3,007.01 is: 4,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.28 : 15,043.01 = 3,007.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.28/15,043.01 = 3,007.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.28x = 15,043.01 × 3,007.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.28x = 45,234,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234,481.50/10,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.14

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