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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.89, 15,083.67 and 3,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.89, 15,083.67 and 3,035.62 is: 4,553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.89 : 15,083.67 = 3,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.89/15,083.67 = 3,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.89x = 15,083.67 × 3,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.89x = 45,788,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,788,290.33/10,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.38

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