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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.72, 15,041.68 and 3,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.72, 15,041.68 and 3,009.44 is: 4,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.72 : 15,041.68 = 3,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.72/15,041.68 = 3,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.72x = 15,041.68 × 3,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.72x = 45,267,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,033.46/10,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.29

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