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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.40, 15,044.22 and 3,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.40, 15,044.22 and 3,102.90 is: 4,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.40 : 15,044.22 = 3,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.40/15,044.22 = 3,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.40x = 15,044.22 × 3,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.40x = 46,680,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680,710.24/10,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.85

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