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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.62, 15,095.55 and 3,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.62, 15,095.55 and 3,135.50 is: 4,703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.62 : 15,095.55 = 3,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.62/15,095.55 = 3,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.62x = 15,095.55 × 3,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.62x = 47,332,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,097.03/10,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.75

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