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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.95, 15,060.21 and 3,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.95, 15,060.21 and 3,467.80 is: 5,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.95 : 15,060.21 = 3,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.95/15,060.21 = 3,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.95x = 15,060.21 × 3,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.95x = 52,225,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,796.24/10,040.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.28

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