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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.72, 15,092.77 and 3,488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.72, 15,092.77 and 3,488.12 is: 5,232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.72 : 15,092.77 = 3,488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.72/15,092.77 = 3,488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.72x = 15,092.77 × 3,488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.72x = 52,645,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,645,392.89/10,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.25

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