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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.04, 15,060.59 and 3,464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.04, 15,060.59 and 3,464.36 is: 5,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.04 : 15,060.59 = 3,464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.04/15,060.59 = 3,464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.04x = 15,060.59 × 3,464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.04x = 52,175,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,351.88/10,039.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.25

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