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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.84, 15,064.89 and 3,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.84, 15,064.89 and 3,021.26 is: 4,532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.84 : 15,064.89 = 3,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.84/15,064.89 = 3,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.84x = 15,064.89 × 3,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.84x = 45,514,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514,949.56/10,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.53

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