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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.14, 15,078.33 and 3,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.14, 15,078.33 and 3,034.04 is: 4,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.14 : 15,078.33 = 3,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.14/15,078.33 = 3,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.14x = 15,078.33 × 3,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.14x = 45,748,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748,320.86/10,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.29

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