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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.32, 15,055.12 and 5,657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.32, 15,055.12 and 5,657.52 is: 8,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.32 : 15,055.12 = 5,657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.32/15,055.12 = 5,657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.32x = 15,055.12 × 5,657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.32x = 85,174,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,174,642.50/10,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.64

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