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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.54, 15,074.75 and 3,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.54, 15,074.75 and 3,030.38 is: 4,544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.54 : 15,074.75 = 3,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.54/15,074.75 = 3,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.54x = 15,074.75 × 3,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.54x = 45,682,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,130.38/10,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.34

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