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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.96, 15,085.65 and 3,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.96, 15,085.65 and 3,483.36 is: 5,225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.96 : 15,085.65 = 3,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.96/15,085.65 = 3,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.96x = 15,085.65 × 3,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.96x = 52,548,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,548,749.78/10,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.11

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