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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.91, 15,083.88 and 3,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.91, 15,083.88 and 3,037.93 is: 4,556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.91 : 15,083.88 = 3,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.91/15,083.88 = 3,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.91x = 15,083.88 × 3,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.91x = 45,823,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823,771.57/10,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.90

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