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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.29, 15,084.86 and 3,037.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.29, 15,084.86 and 3,037.13 is: 4,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.29 : 15,084.86 = 3,037.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.29/15,084.86 = 3,037.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.29x = 15,084.86 × 3,037.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.29x = 45,814,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814,590.24/10,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.46

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