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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.92, 15,079.98 and 3,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.92, 15,079.98 and 3,477.76 is: 5,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.92 : 15,079.98 = 3,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.92/15,079.98 = 3,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.92x = 15,079.98 × 3,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.92x = 52,444,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,444,551.24/10,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.89

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