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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.99, 15,053.57 and 3,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.99, 15,053.57 and 3,013.72 is: 4,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.99 : 15,053.57 = 3,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.99/15,053.57 = 3,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.99x = 15,053.57 × 3,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.99x = 45,367,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,367,203.58/10,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.35

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