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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.76, 15,056.51 and 3,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.76, 15,056.51 and 3,112.26 is: 4,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.76 : 15,056.51 = 3,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.76/15,056.51 = 3,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.76x = 15,056.51 × 3,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.76x = 46,859,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,758.25/10,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.35

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