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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.14, 15,081.33 and 3,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.14, 15,081.33 and 3,036.05 is: 4,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.14 : 15,081.33 = 3,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.14/15,081.33 = 3,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.14x = 15,081.33 × 3,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.14x = 45,787,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787,581.36/10,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.29

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