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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.50, 15,049.51 and 3,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.50, 15,049.51 and 3,011.97 is: 4,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.50 : 15,049.51 = 3,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.50/15,049.51 = 3,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.50x = 15,049.51 × 3,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.50x = 45,328,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328,672.63/10,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.18

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