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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.70, 15,094.07 and 3,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.70, 15,094.07 and 3,486.12 is: 5,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.70 : 15,094.07 = 3,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.70/15,094.07 = 3,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.70x = 15,094.07 × 3,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.70x = 52,619,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,619,721.88/10,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.70

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