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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.08, 15,041.28 and 7,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.08, 15,041.28 and 7,562.15 is: 11,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.08 : 15,041.28 = 7,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.08/15,041.28 = 7,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.08x = 15,041.28 × 7,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.08x = 113,744,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,744,415.55/10,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,334.68

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