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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.07, 15,090.10 and 3,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.07, 15,090.10 and 3,486.24 is: 5,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.07 : 15,090.10 = 3,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.07/15,090.10 = 3,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.07x = 15,090.10 × 3,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.07x = 52,607,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,607,701.51/10,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.36

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