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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.18, 15,083.71 and 3,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.18, 15,083.71 and 3,483.60 is: 5,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.18 : 15,083.71 = 3,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.18/15,083.71 = 3,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.18x = 15,083.71 × 3,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.18x = 52,545,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,545,603.45/10,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.65

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