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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.54, 15,054.52 and 3,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.54, 15,054.52 and 3,463.20 is: 5,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.54 : 15,054.52 = 3,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.54/15,054.52 = 3,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.54x = 15,054.52 × 3,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.54x = 52,136,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,136,813.66/10,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.22

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