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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.84, 15,075.64 and 3,387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.84, 15,075.64 and 3,387.91 is: 5,080.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.84 : 15,075.64 = 3,387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.84/15,075.64 = 3,387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.84x = 15,075.64 × 3,387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.84x = 51,074,865.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074,865.35/10,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.64

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