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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.75, 15,053.67 and 3,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.75, 15,053.67 and 3,110.25 is: 4,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.75 : 15,053.67 = 3,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.75/15,053.67 = 3,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.75x = 15,053.67 × 3,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.75x = 46,820,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,820,677.12/10,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.39

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