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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.64, 15,085.59 and 3,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.64, 15,085.59 and 3,036.18 is: 4,554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.64 : 15,085.59 = 3,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.64/15,085.59 = 3,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.64x = 15,085.59 × 3,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.64x = 45,802,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,802,551.47/10,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.91

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