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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.08, 15,063.60 and 3,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.08, 15,063.60 and 3,467.54 is: 5,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.08 : 15,063.60 = 3,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.08/15,063.60 = 3,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.08x = 15,063.60 × 3,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.08x = 52,233,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,233,635.54/10,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.99

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