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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.99, 15,084.93 and 3,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.99, 15,084.93 and 3,484.41 is: 5,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.99 : 15,084.93 = 3,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.99/15,084.93 = 3,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.99x = 15,084.93 × 3,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.99x = 52,562,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,562,080.94/10,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.86

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