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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.35, 15,054.57 and 3,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.35, 15,054.57 and 3,462.48 is: 5,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.35 : 15,054.57 = 3,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.35/15,054.57 = 3,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.35x = 15,054.57 × 3,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.35x = 52,126,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,147.53/10,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.74

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