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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.08, 15,075.97 and 3,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.08, 15,075.97 and 3,031.33 is: 4,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.08 : 15,075.97 = 3,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.08/15,075.97 = 3,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.08x = 15,075.97 × 3,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.08x = 45,700,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700,240.14/10,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.80

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