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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.90, 15,066.49 and 3,468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.90, 15,066.49 and 3,468.75 is: 5,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.90 : 15,066.49 = 3,468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.90/15,066.49 = 3,468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.90x = 15,066.49 × 3,468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.90x = 52,261,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,261,887.19/10,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.38

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