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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.06, 15,048.33 and 3,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.06, 15,048.33 and 3,458.16 is: 5,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.06 : 15,048.33 = 3,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.06/15,048.33 = 3,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.06x = 15,048.33 × 3,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.06x = 52,039,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039,532.87/10,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.32

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