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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.36, 15,045.46 and 3,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.36, 15,045.46 and 3,008.92 is: 4,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.36 : 15,045.46 = 3,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.36/15,045.46 = 3,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.36x = 15,045.46 × 3,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.36x = 45,270,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,585.50/10,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.26

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