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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.98, 15,091.65 and 3,487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.98, 15,091.65 and 3,487.38 is: 5,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.98 : 15,091.65 = 3,487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.98/15,091.65 = 3,487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.98x = 15,091.65 × 3,487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.98x = 52,630,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,630,318.38/10,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.13

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