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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.81, 15,083.15 and 3,483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.81, 15,083.15 and 3,483.23 is: 5,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.81 : 15,083.15 = 3,483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.81/15,083.15 = 3,483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.81x = 15,083.15 × 3,483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.81x = 52,537,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537,987.74/10,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.08

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