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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.35, 15,090.52 and 3,486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.35, 15,090.52 and 3,486.53 is: 5,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.35 : 15,090.52 = 3,486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.35/15,090.52 = 3,486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.35x = 15,090.52 × 3,486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.35x = 52,613,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613,550.70/10,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.79

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