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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.08, 15,053.68 and 3,460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.08, 15,053.68 and 3,460.64 is: 5,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.08 : 15,053.68 = 3,460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.08/15,053.68 = 3,460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.08x = 15,053.68 × 3,460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.08x = 52,095,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,367.16/10,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.84

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