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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.83, 15,077.72 and 3,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.83, 15,077.72 and 3,475.25 is: 5,213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.83 : 15,077.72 = 3,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.83/15,077.72 = 3,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.83x = 15,077.72 × 3,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.83x = 52,398,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398,779.73/10,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.38

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