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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.57, 15,092.36 and 3,487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.57, 15,092.36 and 3,487.74 is: 5,231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.57 : 15,092.36 = 3,487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.57/15,092.36 = 3,487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.57x = 15,092.36 × 3,487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.57x = 52,638,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638,210.23/10,061.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.61

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