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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.58, 15,041.36 and 3,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.58, 15,041.36 and 3,102.08 is: 4,653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.58 : 15,041.36 = 3,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.58/15,041.36 = 3,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.58x = 15,041.36 × 3,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.58x = 46,659,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659,502.03/10,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.12

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