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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.66, 15,081.95 and 3,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.66, 15,081.95 and 3,036.08 is: 4,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.66 : 15,081.95 = 3,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.66/15,081.95 = 3,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.66x = 15,081.95 × 3,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.66x = 45,790,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,034.97/10,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.21

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