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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.02, 15,082.53 and 3,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.02, 15,082.53 and 3,477.62 is: 5,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.02 : 15,082.53 = 3,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.02/15,082.53 = 3,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.02x = 15,082.53 × 3,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.02x = 52,451,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451,232.57/10,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.42

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