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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.25, 15,061.29 and 3,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.25, 15,061.29 and 3,462.45 is: 5,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.25 : 15,061.29 = 3,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.25/15,061.29 = 3,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.25x = 15,061.29 × 3,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.25x = 52,148,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148,913.57/10,036.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.05

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