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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.28, 15,061.69 and 3,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.28, 15,061.69 and 3,466.85 is: 5,200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.28 : 15,061.69 = 3,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.28/15,061.69 = 3,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.28x = 15,061.69 × 3,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.28x = 52,216,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,527.33/10,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.19

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