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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.89, 15,079.45 and 3,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.89, 15,079.45 and 3,034.80 is: 4,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.89 : 15,079.45 = 3,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.89/15,079.45 = 3,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.89x = 15,079.45 × 3,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.89x = 45,763,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763,039.46/10,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.42

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