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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.08, 15,082.73 and 3,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.08, 15,082.73 and 3,036.99 is: 4,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.08 : 15,082.73 = 3,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.08/15,082.73 = 3,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.08x = 15,082.73 × 3,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.08x = 45,806,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,032.36/10,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.70

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