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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.97, 15,071.58 and 3,471.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.97, 15,071.58 and 3,471.67 is: 5,208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.97 : 15,071.58 = 3,471.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.97/15,071.58 = 3,471.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.97x = 15,071.58 × 3,471.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.97x = 52,323,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323,597.05/10,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.93

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