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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.69, 15,052.11 and 3,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.69, 15,052.11 and 3,017.04 is: 4,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.69 : 15,052.11 = 3,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.69/15,052.11 = 3,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.69x = 15,052.11 × 3,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.69x = 45,412,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412,817.95/10,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.13

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