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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.97, 15,055.84 and 3,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.97, 15,055.84 and 3,017.11 is: 4,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.97 : 15,055.84 = 3,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.97/15,055.84 = 3,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.97x = 15,055.84 × 3,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.97x = 45,425,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425,104.70/10,038.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.88

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