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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.94, 15,079.16 and 3,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.94, 15,079.16 and 3,030.86 is: 4,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.94 : 15,079.16 = 3,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.94/15,079.16 = 3,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.94x = 15,079.16 × 3,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.94x = 45,702,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702,755.06/10,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.66

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