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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.10, 15,064.57 and 3,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.10, 15,064.57 and 3,023.09 is: 4,534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.10 : 15,064.57 = 3,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.10/15,064.57 = 3,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.10x = 15,064.57 × 3,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.10x = 45,541,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,535.87/10,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.61

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