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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.20, 15,052.80 and 3,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.20, 15,052.80 and 3,463.10 is: 5,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.20 : 15,052.80 = 3,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.20/15,052.80 = 3,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.20x = 15,052.80 × 3,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.20x = 52,129,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,129,351.68/10,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.20

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