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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.85, 15,089.77 and 3,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.85, 15,089.77 and 3,486.03 is: 5,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.85 : 15,089.77 = 3,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.85/15,089.77 = 3,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.85x = 15,089.77 × 3,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.85x = 52,603,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,390.91/10,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.05

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