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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.44, 15,086.03 and 3,480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.44, 15,086.03 and 3,480.86 is: 5,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.44 : 15,086.03 = 3,480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.44/15,086.03 = 3,480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.44x = 15,086.03 × 3,480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.44x = 52,512,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,265.55/10,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.76

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