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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.56, 15,041.40 and 3,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.56, 15,041.40 and 3,102 is: 4,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.56 : 15,041.40 = 3,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.56/15,041.40 = 3,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.56x = 15,041.40 × 3,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.56x = 46,658,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658,422.80/10,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.02

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