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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.21, 15,078.97 and 3,477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.21, 15,078.97 and 3,477.06 is: 5,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.21 : 15,078.97 = 3,477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.21/15,078.97 = 3,477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.21x = 15,078.97 × 3,477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.21x = 52,430,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430,483.43/10,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.85

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