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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,054.91, 15,082.38 and 3,036.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,054.91, 15,082.38 and 3,036.93 is: 4,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,054.91 : 15,082.38 = 3,036.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,054.91/15,082.38 = 3,036.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,054.91x = 15,082.38 × 3,036.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,054.91x = 45,804,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804,132.29/10,054.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.40

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