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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.58, 15,055.06 and 3,710.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.58, 15,055.06 and 3,710.83 is: 5,566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.58 : 15,055.06 = 3,710.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.58/15,055.06 = 3,710.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.58x = 15,055.06 × 3,710.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.58x = 55,866,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866,721.39/10,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.87

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