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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.07, 15,083.33 and 3,482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.07, 15,083.33 and 3,482.19 is: 5,223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.07 : 15,083.33 = 3,482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.07/15,083.33 = 3,482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.07x = 15,083.33 × 3,482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.07x = 52,523,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,523,003.48/10,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.53

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