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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.48, 15,083.42 and 3,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.48, 15,083.42 and 3,482.28 is: 5,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.48 : 15,083.42 = 3,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.48/15,083.42 = 3,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.48x = 15,083.42 × 3,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.48x = 52,524,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,524,674.39/10,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.41

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