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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.56, 15,066.37 and 3,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.56, 15,066.37 and 3,468.22 is: 5,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.56 : 15,066.37 = 3,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.56/15,066.37 = 3,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.56x = 15,066.37 × 3,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.56x = 52,253,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253,452.43/10,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.68

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