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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.73, 15,044.03 and 3,102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.73, 15,044.03 and 3,102.23 is: 4,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.73 : 15,044.03 = 3,102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.73/15,044.03 = 3,102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.73x = 15,044.03 × 3,102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.73x = 46,670,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,670,041.19/10,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.10

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