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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.52, 15,044.74 and 3,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.52, 15,044.74 and 3,010.08 is: 4,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.52 : 15,044.74 = 3,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.52/15,044.74 = 3,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.52x = 15,044.74 × 3,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.52x = 45,285,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285,870.98/10,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.91

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