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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.18, 15,049.16 and 3,459.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.18, 15,049.16 and 3,459.22 is: 5,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.18 : 15,049.16 = 3,459.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.18/15,049.16 = 3,459.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.18x = 15,049.16 × 3,459.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.18x = 52,058,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,058,355.26/10,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.62

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