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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.34, 15,083.82 and 3,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.34, 15,083.82 and 3,481.38 is: 5,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.34 : 15,083.82 = 3,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.34/15,083.82 = 3,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.34x = 15,083.82 × 3,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.34x = 52,512,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,509.27/10,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.35

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