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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.31, 15,084.04 and 3,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.31, 15,084.04 and 3,482.96 is: 5,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.31 : 15,084.04 = 3,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.31/15,084.04 = 3,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.31x = 15,084.04 × 3,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.31x = 52,537,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537,023.83/10,058.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.25

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