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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.93, 15,054.76 and 3,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.93, 15,054.76 and 3,015.46 is: 4,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.93 : 15,054.76 = 3,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.93/15,054.76 = 3,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.93x = 15,054.76 × 3,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.93x = 45,397,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,049.18/10,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.45

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