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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.01, 15,050.88 and 3,108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.01, 15,050.88 and 3,108.51 is: 4,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.01 : 15,050.88 = 3,108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.01/15,050.88 = 3,108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.01x = 15,050.88 × 3,108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.01x = 46,785,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785,810.99/10,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.72

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