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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.40, 15,085.44 and 3,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.40, 15,085.44 and 3,132 is: 4,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.40 : 15,085.44 = 3,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.40/15,085.44 = 3,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.40x = 15,085.44 × 3,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.40x = 47,247,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247,598.08/10,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.33

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