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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.58, 15,041.37 and 3,008.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.58, 15,041.37 and 3,008.31 is: 4,512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.58 : 15,041.37 = 3,008.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.58/15,041.37 = 3,008.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.58x = 15,041.37 × 3,008.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.58x = 45,249,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249,103.78/10,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.47

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