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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.08, 15,054.93 and 3,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.08, 15,054.93 and 3,110.58 is: 4,666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.08 : 15,054.93 = 3,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.08/15,054.93 = 3,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.08x = 15,054.93 × 3,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.08x = 46,829,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,829,564.16/10,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.12

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