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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.07, 15,054.62 and 3,461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.07, 15,054.62 and 3,461.51 is: 5,192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.07 : 15,054.62 = 3,461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.07/15,054.62 = 3,461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.07x = 15,054.62 × 3,461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.07x = 52,111,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,111,717.68/10,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.96

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