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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.36, 15,055.92 and 3,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.36, 15,055.92 and 3,464.76 is: 5,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.36 : 15,055.92 = 3,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.36/15,055.92 = 3,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.36x = 15,055.92 × 3,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.36x = 52,165,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,149.38/10,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.58

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