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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.99, 15,086.43 and 3,485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.99, 15,086.43 and 3,485.41 is: 5,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.99 : 15,086.43 = 3,485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.99/15,086.43 = 3,485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.99x = 15,086.43 × 3,485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.99x = 52,582,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582,393.99/10,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.36

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