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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.83, 15,053.54 and 3,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.83, 15,053.54 and 3,015.87 is: 4,523.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.83 : 15,053.54 = 3,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.83/15,053.54 = 3,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.83x = 15,053.54 × 3,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.83x = 45,399,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,399,504.60/10,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.74

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