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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.58, 15,051.18 and 3,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.58, 15,051.18 and 3,108.08 is: 4,662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.58 : 15,051.18 = 3,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.58/15,051.18 = 3,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.58x = 15,051.18 × 3,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.58x = 46,780,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,271.53/10,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.37

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