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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.36, 15,053.97 and 3,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.36, 15,053.97 and 3,014.36 is: 4,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.36 : 15,053.97 = 3,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.36/15,053.97 = 3,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.36x = 15,053.97 × 3,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.36x = 45,378,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378,085.01/10,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.27

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