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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.64, 15,068.31 and 3,382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.64, 15,068.31 and 3,382.79 is: 5,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.64 : 15,068.31 = 3,382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.64/15,068.31 = 3,382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.64x = 15,068.31 × 3,382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.64x = 50,972,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972,928.38/10,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.60

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