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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.22, 15,055.24 and 3,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.22, 15,055.24 and 3,017.08 is: 4,525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.22 : 15,055.24 = 3,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.22/15,055.24 = 3,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.22x = 15,055.24 × 3,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.22x = 45,422,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422,863.50/10,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.44

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