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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.64, 15,059.32 and 3,473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.64, 15,059.32 and 3,473.17 is: 5,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.64 : 15,059.32 = 3,473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.64/15,059.32 = 3,473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.64x = 15,059.32 × 3,473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.64x = 52,303,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,578.44/10,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.00

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