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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.90, 15,065.76 and 3,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.90, 15,065.76 and 3,023.88 is: 4,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.90 : 15,065.76 = 3,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.90/15,065.76 = 3,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.90x = 15,065.76 × 3,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.90x = 45,557,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557,050.35/10,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.79

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