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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.29, 15,061.32 and 3,465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.29, 15,061.32 and 3,465.53 is: 5,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.29 : 15,061.32 = 3,465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.29/15,061.32 = 3,465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.29x = 15,061.32 × 3,465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.29x = 52,195,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195,456.30/10,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.12

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