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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.49, 15,055.44 and 3,371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.49, 15,055.44 and 3,371.75 is: 5,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.49 : 15,055.44 = 3,371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.49/15,055.44 = 3,371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.49x = 15,055.44 × 3,371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.49x = 50,763,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,763,179.82/10,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.37

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