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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.42, 15,086.80 and 3,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.42, 15,086.80 and 3,393.59 is: 5,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.42 : 15,086.80 = 3,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.42/15,086.80 = 3,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.42x = 15,086.80 × 3,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.42x = 51,198,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,198,413.61/10,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.12

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