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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.17, 15,050.70 and 3,460.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.17, 15,050.70 and 3,460.21 is: 5,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.17 : 15,050.70 = 3,460.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.17/15,050.70 = 3,460.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.17x = 15,050.70 × 3,460.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.17x = 52,078,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,582.65/10,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.12

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