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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.36, 15,072.70 and 3,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.36, 15,072.70 and 3,028.48 is: 4,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.36 : 15,072.70 = 3,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.36/15,072.70 = 3,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.36x = 15,072.70 × 3,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.36x = 45,647,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,647,370.50/10,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.86

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