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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.51, 15,083.39 and 3,037.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.51, 15,083.39 and 3,037.43 is: 4,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.51 : 15,083.39 = 3,037.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.51/15,083.39 = 3,037.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.51x = 15,083.39 × 3,037.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.51x = 45,814,650.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814,650.68/10,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.36

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