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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.71, 15,056.54 and 3,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.71, 15,056.54 and 3,462.56 is: 5,194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.71 : 15,056.54 = 3,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.71/15,056.54 = 3,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.71x = 15,056.54 × 3,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.71x = 52,134,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,173.14/10,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.87

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