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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.64, 15,070.86 and 3,468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.64, 15,070.86 and 3,468.83 is: 5,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.64 : 15,070.86 = 3,468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.64/15,070.86 = 3,468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.64x = 15,070.86 × 3,468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.64x = 52,278,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,278,288.97/10,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.63

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