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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.88, 15,041.61 and 3,006.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.88, 15,041.61 and 3,006.99 is: 4,509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.88 : 15,041.61 = 3,006.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.88/15,041.61 = 3,006.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.88x = 15,041.61 × 3,006.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.88x = 45,229,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229,970.85/10,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.97

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