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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.74, 15,050.55 and 3,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.74, 15,050.55 and 3,105.62 is: 4,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.74 : 15,050.55 = 3,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.74/15,050.55 = 3,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.74x = 15,050.55 × 3,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.74x = 46,741,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741,289.09/10,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.88

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