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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.86, 15,054.16 and 3,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.86, 15,054.16 and 3,462.26 is: 5,193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.86 : 15,054.16 = 3,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.86/15,054.16 = 3,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.86x = 15,054.16 × 3,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.86x = 52,121,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121,416.00/10,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.52

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