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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.86, 15,050.22 and 3,011.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.86, 15,050.22 and 3,011.86 is: 4,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.86 : 15,050.22 = 3,011.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.86/15,050.22 = 3,011.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.86x = 15,050.22 × 3,011.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.86x = 45,329,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,329,155.61/10,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.52

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