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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.28, 15,038.82 and 3,363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.28, 15,038.82 and 3,363.46 is: 5,043.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.28 : 15,038.82 = 3,363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.28/15,038.82 = 3,363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.28x = 15,038.82 × 3,363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.28x = 50,582,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,582,469.52/10,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.48

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