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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.81, 15,045.14 and 3,008.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.81, 15,045.14 and 3,008.00 is: 4,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.81 : 15,045.14 = 3,008.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.81/15,045.14 = 3,008.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.81x = 15,045.14 × 3,008.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.81x = 45,255,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,255,690.85/10,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.02

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