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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.84, 15,049.07 and 3,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.84, 15,049.07 and 3,456.26 is: 5,184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.84 : 15,049.07 = 3,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.84/15,049.07 = 3,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.84x = 15,049.07 × 3,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.84x = 52,013,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,013,498.68/10,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.84

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