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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.65, 15,072.48 and 3,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.65, 15,072.48 and 3,026.51 is: 4,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.65 : 15,072.48 = 3,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.65/15,072.48 = 3,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.65x = 15,072.48 × 3,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.65x = 45,617,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,077.39/10,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.53

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