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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.90, 15,072.96 and 3,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.90, 15,072.96 and 3,030.60 is: 4,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.90 : 15,072.96 = 3,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.90/15,072.96 = 3,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.90x = 15,072.96 × 3,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.90x = 45,680,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680,150.74/10,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.43

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