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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.67, 15,085.47 and 3,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.67, 15,085.47 and 3,036.26 is: 4,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.67 : 15,085.47 = 3,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.67/15,085.47 = 3,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.67x = 15,085.47 × 3,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.67x = 45,803,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,409.14/10,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.98

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