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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.35, 15,089.02 and 3,485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.35, 15,089.02 and 3,485.53 is: 5,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.35 : 15,089.02 = 3,485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.35/15,089.02 = 3,485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.35x = 15,089.02 × 3,485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.35x = 52,593,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593,245.70/10,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.30

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