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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.42, 15,038.19 and 3,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.42, 15,038.19 and 3,007.15 is: 4,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.42 : 15,038.19 = 3,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.42/15,038.19 = 3,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.42x = 15,038.19 × 3,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.42x = 45,222,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222,055.46/10,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.84

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