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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.29, 15,056.96 and 3,463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.29, 15,056.96 and 3,463.46 is: 5,195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.29 : 15,056.96 = 3,463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.29/15,056.96 = 3,463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.29x = 15,056.96 × 3,463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.29x = 52,149,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149,103.40/10,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.54

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