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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.89, 15,057.41 and 3,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.89, 15,057.41 and 3,465.12 is: 5,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.89 : 15,057.41 = 3,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.89/15,057.41 = 3,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.89x = 15,057.41 × 3,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.89x = 52,175,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,715.21/10,038.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.36

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