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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.08, 15,043.39 and 3,009.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.08, 15,043.39 and 3,009.38 is: 4,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.08 : 15,043.39 = 3,009.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.08/15,043.39 = 3,009.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.08x = 15,043.39 × 3,009.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.08x = 45,271,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,271,277.00/10,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.65

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