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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.29, 15,068.89 and 3,467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.29, 15,068.89 and 3,467.53 is: 5,203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.29 : 15,068.89 = 3,467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.29/15,068.89 = 3,467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.29x = 15,068.89 × 3,467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.29x = 52,251,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,874.19/10,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.70

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