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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,045.60, 15,063.04 and 3,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,045.60, 15,063.04 and 3,470.08 is: 5,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,045.60 : 15,063.04 = 3,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,045.60/15,063.04 = 3,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,045.60x = 15,063.04 × 3,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,045.60x = 52,269,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,269,953.84/10,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.27

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