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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.68, 15,049.40 and 3,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.68, 15,049.40 and 3,013.24 is: 4,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.68 : 15,049.40 = 3,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.68/15,049.40 = 3,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.68x = 15,049.40 × 3,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.68x = 45,347,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,347,454.06/10,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.62

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