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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.53, 15,061.92 and 3,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.53, 15,061.92 and 3,466.17 is: 5,200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.53 : 15,061.92 = 3,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.53/15,061.92 = 3,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.53x = 15,061.92 × 3,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.53x = 52,207,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,207,175.25/10,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.16

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