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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,057.84, 15,081.88 and 3,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,057.84, 15,081.88 and 3,036.55 is: 4,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,057.84 : 15,081.88 = 3,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,057.84/15,081.88 = 3,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,057.84x = 15,081.88 × 3,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,057.84x = 45,796,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,882.71/10,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.35

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