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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.85, 15,070.20 and 3,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.85, 15,070.20 and 3,026.84 is: 4,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.85 : 15,070.20 = 3,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.85/15,070.20 = 3,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.85x = 15,070.20 × 3,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.85x = 45,615,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,615,008.82/10,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.23

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