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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.56, 15,049.08 and 3,458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.56, 15,049.08 and 3,458.66 is: 5,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.56 : 15,049.08 = 3,458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.56/15,049.08 = 3,458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.56x = 15,049.08 × 3,458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.56x = 52,049,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049,651.03/10,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.07

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