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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.21, 15,052.79 and 3,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.21, 15,052.79 and 3,460.06 is: 5,191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.21 : 15,052.79 = 3,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.21/15,052.79 = 3,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.21x = 15,052.79 × 3,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.21x = 52,083,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,083,556.57/10,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.12

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