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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.47, 15,082.83 and 3,037.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.47, 15,082.83 and 3,037.16 is: 4,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.47 : 15,082.83 = 3,037.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.47/15,082.83 = 3,037.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.47x = 15,082.83 × 3,037.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.47x = 45,809,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,809,005.67/10,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.27

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