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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.57, 15,055.78 and 3,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.57, 15,055.78 and 3,017.44 is: 4,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.57 : 15,055.78 = 3,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.57/15,055.78 = 3,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.57x = 15,055.78 × 3,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.57x = 45,429,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,429,822.44/10,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.98

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