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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.02, 15,096.96 and 3,489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.02, 15,096.96 and 3,489.06 is: 5,234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.02 : 15,096.96 = 3,489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.02/15,096.96 = 3,489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.02x = 15,096.96 × 3,489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.02x = 52,674,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,199.26/10,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.43

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