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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.08, 15,054.96 and 3,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.08, 15,054.96 and 3,372.24 is: 5,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.08 : 15,054.96 = 3,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.08/15,054.96 = 3,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.08x = 15,054.96 × 3,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.08x = 50,768,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768,938.31/10,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.64

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