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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.95, 15,044.61 and 3,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.95, 15,044.61 and 3,009.32 is: 4,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.95 : 15,044.61 = 3,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.95/15,044.61 = 3,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.95x = 15,044.61 × 3,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.95x = 45,273,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,955.50/10,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.43

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