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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.33, 15,081.61 and 3,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.33, 15,081.61 and 3,036.23 is: 4,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.33 : 15,081.61 = 3,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.33/15,081.61 = 3,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.33x = 15,081.61 × 3,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.33x = 45,791,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,791,285.70/10,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.58

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