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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.56, 15,034.32 and 5,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.56, 15,034.32 and 5,092.32 is: 7,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.56 : 15,034.32 = 5,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.56/15,034.32 = 5,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.56x = 15,034.32 × 5,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.56x = 76,559,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,559,568.42/10,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.63

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