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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.56, 15,054.28 and 3,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.56, 15,054.28 and 3,016.44 is: 4,524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.56 : 15,054.28 = 3,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.56/15,054.28 = 3,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.56x = 15,054.28 × 3,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.56x = 45,410,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410,276.13/10,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.48

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