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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.36, 15,072.06 and 3,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.36, 15,072.06 and 3,026.23 is: 4,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.36 : 15,072.06 = 3,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.36/15,072.06 = 3,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.36x = 15,072.06 × 3,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.36x = 45,611,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,493.80/10,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.10

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