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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.65, 15,069.12 and 3,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.65, 15,069.12 and 3,470.50 is: 5,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.65 : 15,069.12 = 3,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.65/15,069.12 = 3,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.65x = 15,069.12 × 3,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.65x = 52,297,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297,288.26/10,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.00

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