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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.25, 15,053.58 and 3,466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.25, 15,053.58 and 3,466.67 is: 5,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.25 : 15,053.58 = 3,466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.25/15,053.58 = 3,466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.25x = 15,053.58 × 3,466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.25x = 52,185,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185,718.91/10,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.62

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