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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.91, 15,070.98 and 3,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.91, 15,070.98 and 3,471.76 is: 5,208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.91 : 15,070.98 = 3,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.91/15,070.98 = 3,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.91x = 15,070.98 × 3,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.91x = 52,322,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,825.52/10,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.89

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