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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.96, 15,056.28 and 3,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.96, 15,056.28 and 3,463.20 is: 5,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.96 : 15,056.28 = 3,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.96/15,056.28 = 3,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.96x = 15,056.28 × 3,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.96x = 52,142,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,142,908.90/10,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.09

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