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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.79, 15,046.20 and 3,008.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.79, 15,046.20 and 3,008.88 is: 4,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.79 : 15,046.20 = 3,008.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.79/15,046.20 = 3,008.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.79x = 15,046.20 × 3,008.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.79x = 45,272,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,210.26/10,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.22

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