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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.76, 15,063.54 and 3,463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.76, 15,063.54 and 3,463.95 is: 5,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.76 : 15,063.54 = 3,463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.76/15,063.54 = 3,463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.76x = 15,063.54 × 3,463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.76x = 52,179,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,179,349.38/10,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,198.31

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