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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.47, 15,090.89 and 3,486.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.47, 15,090.89 and 3,486.87 is: 5,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.47 : 15,090.89 = 3,486.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.47/15,090.89 = 3,486.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.47x = 15,090.89 × 3,486.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.47x = 52,619,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,619,971.61/10,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.37

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