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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.77, 15,081.56 and 3,481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.77, 15,081.56 and 3,481.19 is: 5,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.77 : 15,081.56 = 3,481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.77/15,081.56 = 3,481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.77x = 15,081.56 × 3,481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.77x = 52,501,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,501,758.45/10,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.54

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