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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.57, 15,071.94 and 3,473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.57, 15,071.94 and 3,473.01 is: 5,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.57 : 15,071.94 = 3,473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.57/15,071.94 = 3,473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.57x = 15,071.94 × 3,473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.57x = 52,344,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,344,998.34/10,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.24

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