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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.92, 15,048.42 and 3,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.92, 15,048.42 and 3,458.20 is: 5,186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.92 : 15,048.42 = 3,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.92/15,048.42 = 3,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.92x = 15,048.42 × 3,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.92x = 52,040,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,040,446.04/10,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.97

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