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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.93, 15,049.36 and 3,012.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.93, 15,049.36 and 3,012.91 is: 4,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.93 : 15,049.36 = 3,012.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.93/15,049.36 = 3,012.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.93x = 15,049.36 × 3,012.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.93x = 45,342,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,367.24/10,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.35

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