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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.43, 15,082.58 and 3,482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.43, 15,082.58 and 3,482.85 is: 5,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.43 : 15,082.58 = 3,482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.43/15,082.58 = 3,482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.43x = 15,082.58 × 3,482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.43x = 52,530,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530,372.46/10,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.52

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