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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.41, 15,063.84 and 3,466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.41, 15,063.84 and 3,466.04 is: 5,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.41 : 15,063.84 = 3,466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.41/15,063.84 = 3,466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.41x = 15,063.84 × 3,466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.41x = 52,211,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211,871.99/10,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.66

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