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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.02, 15,084.03 and 3,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.02, 15,084.03 and 3,478.62 is: 5,217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.02 : 15,084.03 = 3,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.02/15,084.03 = 3,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.02x = 15,084.03 × 3,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.02x = 52,471,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,471,608.44/10,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.93

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