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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.04, 15,069.79 and 3,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.04, 15,069.79 and 3,474.69 is: 5,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.04 : 15,069.79 = 3,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.04/15,069.79 = 3,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.04x = 15,069.79 × 3,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.04x = 52,362,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,362,848.62/10,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.21

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