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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.76, 15,085.73 and 3,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.76, 15,085.73 and 3,036.16 is: 4,554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.76 : 15,085.73 = 3,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.76/15,085.73 = 3,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.76x = 15,085.73 × 3,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.76x = 45,802,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,802,690.00/10,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.87

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