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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.67, 15,058.73 and 3,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.67, 15,058.73 and 3,467.30 is: 5,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.67 : 15,058.73 = 3,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.67/15,058.73 = 3,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.67x = 15,058.73 × 3,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.67x = 52,213,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213,041.90/10,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.12

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