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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.39, 15,084.42 and 3,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.39, 15,084.42 and 3,036.12 is: 4,554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.39 : 15,084.42 = 3,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.39/15,084.42 = 3,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.39x = 15,084.42 × 3,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.39x = 45,798,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,109.25/10,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.13

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