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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.36, 15,043.96 and 3,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.36, 15,043.96 and 3,007.92 is: 4,512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.36 : 15,043.96 = 3,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.36/15,043.96 = 3,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.36x = 15,043.96 × 3,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.36x = 45,251,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251,028.16/10,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.76

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