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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.24, 15,058.88 and 3,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.24, 15,058.88 and 3,466.32 is: 5,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.24 : 15,058.88 = 3,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.24/15,058.88 = 3,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.24x = 15,058.88 × 3,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.24x = 52,198,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,198,896.92/10,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.00

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