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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.86, 15,057.72 and 3,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.86, 15,057.72 and 3,016.86 is: 4,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.86 : 15,057.72 = 3,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.86/15,057.72 = 3,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.86x = 15,057.72 × 3,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.86x = 45,427,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427,033.16/10,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.02

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