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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.52, 15,043.24 and 3,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.52, 15,043.24 and 3,009.08 is: 4,512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.52 : 15,043.24 = 3,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.52/15,043.24 = 3,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.52x = 15,043.24 × 3,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.52x = 45,266,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,312.62/10,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.41

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