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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.06, 15,036.31 and 3,450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.06, 15,036.31 and 3,450.48 is: 5,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.06 : 15,036.31 = 3,450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.06/15,036.31 = 3,450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.06x = 15,036.31 × 3,450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.06x = 51,882,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,882,486.93/10,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.76

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