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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.93, 15,047.86 and 3,011.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.93, 15,047.86 and 3,011.91 is: 4,517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.93 : 15,047.86 = 3,011.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.93/15,047.86 = 3,011.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.93x = 15,047.86 × 3,011.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.93x = 45,322,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322,800.01/10,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.85

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