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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.77, 15,054.94 and 3,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.77, 15,054.94 and 3,462.74 is: 5,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.77 : 15,054.94 = 3,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.77/15,054.94 = 3,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.77x = 15,054.94 × 3,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.77x = 52,131,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131,342.94/10,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.04

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