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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.47, 15,064.25 and 3,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.47, 15,064.25 and 3,466.80 is: 5,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.47 : 15,064.25 = 3,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.47/15,064.25 = 3,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.47x = 15,064.25 × 3,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.47x = 52,224,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224,724.57/10,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.90

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