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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.06, 15,082.70 and 3,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.06, 15,082.70 and 3,035.13 is: 4,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.06 : 15,082.70 = 3,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.06/15,082.70 = 3,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.06x = 15,082.70 × 3,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.06x = 45,777,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777,883.52/10,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.72

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