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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.60, 15,073.35 and 3,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.60, 15,073.35 and 3,029.44 is: 4,542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.60 : 15,073.35 = 3,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.60/15,073.35 = 3,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.60x = 15,073.35 × 3,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.60x = 45,663,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663,760.38/10,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.94

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