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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.50, 15,067.29 and 3,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.50, 15,067.29 and 3,023.20 is: 4,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.50 : 15,067.29 = 3,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.50/15,067.29 = 3,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.50x = 15,067.29 × 3,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.50x = 45,551,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551,431.13/10,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.41

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