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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.70, 15,038.90 and 3,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.70, 15,038.90 and 3,006.24 is: 4,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.70 : 15,038.90 = 3,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.70/15,038.90 = 3,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.70x = 15,038.90 × 3,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.70x = 45,210,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,210,542.74/10,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.12

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