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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.73, 15,041.03 and 3,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.73, 15,041.03 and 3,007.80 is: 4,511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.73 : 15,041.03 = 3,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.73/15,041.03 = 3,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.73x = 15,041.03 × 3,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.73x = 45,240,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,395.00/10,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.53

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