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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.79, 15,052.74 and 3,368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.79, 15,052.74 and 3,368.58 is: 5,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.79 : 15,052.74 = 3,368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.79/15,052.74 = 3,368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.79x = 15,052.74 × 3,368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.79x = 50,706,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706,358.91/10,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.06

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