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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.96, 15,056.44 and 3,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.96, 15,056.44 and 3,462.28 is: 5,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.96 : 15,056.44 = 3,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.96/15,056.44 = 3,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.96x = 15,056.44 × 3,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.96x = 52,129,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,129,611.08/10,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.76

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