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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.72, 15,085.27 and 3,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.72, 15,085.27 and 3,483.12 is: 5,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.72 : 15,085.27 = 3,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.72/15,085.27 = 3,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.72x = 15,085.27 × 3,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.72x = 52,543,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543,805.64/10,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.75

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