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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.69, 15,050.61 and 3,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.69, 15,050.61 and 3,016.04 is: 4,523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.69 : 15,050.61 = 3,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.69/15,050.61 = 3,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.69x = 15,050.61 × 3,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.69x = 45,393,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,393,166.53/10,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.63

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