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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.72, 15,079.60 and 3,482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.72, 15,079.60 and 3,482.36 is: 5,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.72 : 15,079.60 = 3,482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.72/15,079.60 = 3,482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.72x = 15,079.60 × 3,482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.72x = 52,512,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,595.86/10,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.64

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