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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.78, 15,057.26 and 3,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.78, 15,057.26 and 3,016.51 is: 4,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.78 : 15,057.26 = 3,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.78/15,057.26 = 3,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.78x = 15,057.26 × 3,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.78x = 45,420,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,420,375.36/10,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.39

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