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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.60, 15,049.63 and 3,458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.60, 15,049.63 and 3,458.70 is: 5,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.60 : 15,049.63 = 3,458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.60/15,049.63 = 3,458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.60x = 15,049.63 × 3,458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.60x = 52,052,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052,090.20/10,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.29

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