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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.04, 15,095.36 and 3,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.04, 15,095.36 and 3,489.28 is: 5,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.04 : 15,095.36 = 3,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.04/15,095.36 = 3,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.04x = 15,095.36 × 3,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.04x = 52,671,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,908.73/10,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.20

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