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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.32, 15,051.60 and 3,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.32, 15,051.60 and 3,460.80 is: 5,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.32 : 15,051.60 = 3,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.32/15,051.60 = 3,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.32x = 15,051.60 × 3,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.32x = 52,090,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,090,577.28/10,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.21

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