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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.98, 15,090.14 and 3,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.98, 15,090.14 and 3,486.36 is: 5,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.98 : 15,090.14 = 3,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.98/15,090.14 = 3,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.98x = 15,090.14 × 3,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.98x = 52,609,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,609,660.49/10,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.60

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