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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.76, 15,061.01 and 3,474.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.76, 15,061.01 and 3,474.29 is: 5,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.76 : 15,061.01 = 3,474.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.76/15,061.01 = 3,474.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.76x = 15,061.01 × 3,474.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.76x = 52,326,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,326,241.13/10,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.68

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