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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.93, 15,086.33 and 3,485.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.93, 15,086.33 and 3,485.35 is: 5,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.93 : 15,086.33 = 3,485.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.93/15,086.33 = 3,485.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.93x = 15,086.33 × 3,485.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.93x = 52,581,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,581,140.27/10,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.27

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