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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.55, 15,054.98 and 3,799.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.55, 15,054.98 and 3,799.50 is: 5,699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.55 : 15,054.98 = 3,799.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.55/15,054.98 = 3,799.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.55x = 15,054.98 × 3,799.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.55x = 57,201,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201,396.51/10,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.31

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