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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.84, 15,063.39 and 3,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.84, 15,063.39 and 3,020.26 is: 4,531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.84 : 15,063.39 = 3,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.84/15,063.39 = 3,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.84x = 15,063.39 × 3,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.84x = 45,495,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,395.73/10,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.04

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