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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.76, 15,062.04 and 3,462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.76, 15,062.04 and 3,462.95 is: 5,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.76 : 15,062.04 = 3,462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.76/15,062.04 = 3,462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.76x = 15,062.04 × 3,462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.76x = 52,159,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,159,016.11/10,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.80

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