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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.22, 15,087.52 and 3,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.22, 15,087.52 and 3,484.62 is: 5,227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.22 : 15,087.52 = 3,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.22/15,087.52 = 3,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.22x = 15,087.52 × 3,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.22x = 52,574,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574,273.94/10,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.00

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