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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028, 15,042.36 and 3,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028, 15,042.36 and 3,102.32 is: 4,653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028 : 15,042.36 = 3,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028/15,042.36 = 3,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028x = 15,042.36 × 3,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028x = 46,666,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666,214.28/10,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.59

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