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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.39, 15,071.99 and 3,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.39, 15,071.99 and 3,469.58 is: 5,206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.39 : 15,071.99 = 3,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.39/15,071.99 = 3,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.39x = 15,071.99 × 3,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.39x = 52,293,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,293,495.40/10,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.76

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