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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.08, 15,055.18 and 3,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.08, 15,055.18 and 3,461.64 is: 5,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.08 : 15,055.18 = 3,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.08/15,055.18 = 3,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.08x = 15,055.18 × 3,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.08x = 52,115,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,115,613.30/10,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.34

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