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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.06, 15,081.02 and 3,477.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.06, 15,081.02 and 3,477.69 is: 5,217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.06 : 15,081.02 = 3,477.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.06/15,081.02 = 3,477.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.06x = 15,081.02 × 3,477.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.06x = 52,447,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,095.06/10,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.03

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