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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.87, 15,086.34 and 3,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.87, 15,086.34 and 3,483.05 is: 5,224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.87 : 15,086.34 = 3,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.87/15,086.34 = 3,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.87x = 15,086.34 × 3,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.87x = 52,546,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546,401.11/10,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.93

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