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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.96, 15,043.40 and 3,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.96, 15,043.40 and 3,103 is: 4,654.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.96 : 15,043.40 = 3,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.96/15,043.40 = 3,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.96x = 15,043.40 × 3,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.96x = 46,679,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679,670.20/10,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.95

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