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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.89, 15,071.06 and 3,026.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.89, 15,071.06 and 3,026.43 is: 4,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.89 : 15,071.06 = 3,026.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.89/15,071.06 = 3,026.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.89x = 15,071.06 × 3,026.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.89x = 45,611,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,508.12/10,045.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.32

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