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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.24, 15,045.42 and 3,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.24, 15,045.42 and 3,011.97 is: 4,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.24 : 15,045.42 = 3,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.24/15,045.42 = 3,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.24x = 15,045.42 × 3,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.24x = 45,316,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316,353.68/10,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.07

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