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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.00, 15,049.22 and 3,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.00, 15,049.22 and 3,011.31 is: 4,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.00 : 15,049.22 = 3,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.00/15,049.22 = 3,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.00x = 15,049.22 × 3,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.00x = 45,317,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,851.62/10,031.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.78

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