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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035, 15,053.36 and 3,109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035, 15,053.36 and 3,109.50 is: 4,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035 : 15,053.36 = 3,109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035/15,053.36 = 3,109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035x = 15,053.36 × 3,109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035x = 46,808,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,808,407.37/10,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.51

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