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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.90, 15,069.50 and 3,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.90, 15,069.50 and 3,470.76 is: 5,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.90 : 15,069.50 = 3,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.90/15,069.50 = 3,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.90x = 15,069.50 × 3,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.90x = 52,302,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,617.82/10,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.40

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