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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.62, 15,049.06 and 5,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.62, 15,049.06 and 5,354.59 is: 8,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.62 : 15,049.06 = 5,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.62/15,049.06 = 5,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.62x = 15,049.06 × 5,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.62x = 80,581,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,581,495.18/10,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,029.55

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