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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.71, 15,068.74 and 3,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.71, 15,068.74 and 3,469.13 is: 5,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.71 : 15,068.74 = 3,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.71/15,068.74 = 3,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.71x = 15,068.74 × 3,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.71x = 52,275,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,447.00/10,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.28

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