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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.18, 15,050.66 and 3,460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.18, 15,050.66 and 3,460.22 is: 5,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.18 : 15,050.66 = 3,460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.18/15,050.66 = 3,460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.18x = 15,050.66 × 3,460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.18x = 52,078,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,594.75/10,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.12

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