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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.36, 15,046.47 and 3,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.36, 15,046.47 and 3,009.36 is: 4,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.36 : 15,046.47 = 3,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.36/15,046.47 = 3,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.36x = 15,046.47 × 3,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.36x = 45,280,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280,244.96/10,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.77

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