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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.08, 15,076.60 and 3,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.08, 15,076.60 and 3,474.50 is: 5,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.08 : 15,076.60 = 3,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.08/15,076.60 = 3,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.08x = 15,076.60 × 3,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.08x = 52,383,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,383,562.63/10,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.26

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