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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.64, 15,051.96 and 3,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.64, 15,051.96 and 3,110.52 is: 4,664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.64 : 15,051.96 = 3,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.64/15,051.96 = 3,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.64x = 15,051.96 × 3,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.64x = 46,819,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819,422.62/10,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.39

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