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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.60, 15,074.39 and 3,475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.60, 15,074.39 and 3,475.83 is: 5,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.60 : 15,074.39 = 3,475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.60/15,074.39 = 3,475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.60x = 15,074.39 × 3,475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.60x = 52,395,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395,999.61/10,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.74

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