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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.63, 15,090.93 and 3,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.63, 15,090.93 and 3,486.80 is: 5,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.63 : 15,090.93 = 3,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.63/15,090.93 = 3,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.63x = 15,090.93 × 3,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.63x = 52,619,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,619,092.45/10,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.20

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