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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.36, 15,047.97 and 3,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.36, 15,047.97 and 3,010.36 is: 4,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.36 : 15,047.97 = 3,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.36/15,047.97 = 3,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.36x = 15,047.97 × 3,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.36x = 45,299,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299,806.97/10,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.27

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