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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.70, 15,095.57 and 3,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.70, 15,095.57 and 3,487.12 is: 5,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.70 : 15,095.57 = 3,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.70/15,095.57 = 3,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.70x = 15,095.57 × 3,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.70x = 52,640,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640,064.06/10,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.21

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