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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.89, 15,059.69 and 3,473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.89, 15,059.69 and 3,473.42 is: 5,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.89 : 15,059.69 = 3,473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.89/15,059.69 = 3,473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.89x = 15,059.69 × 3,473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.89x = 52,308,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,628.44/10,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.38

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