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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.78, 15,062.44 and 3,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.78, 15,062.44 and 3,467.34 is: 5,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.78 : 15,062.44 = 3,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.78/15,062.44 = 3,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.78x = 15,062.44 × 3,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.78x = 52,226,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226,600.71/10,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.93

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