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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.07, 15,094.61 and 3,489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.07, 15,094.61 and 3,489.24 is: 5,233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.07 : 15,094.61 = 3,489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.07/15,094.61 = 3,489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.07x = 15,094.61 × 3,489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.07x = 52,668,699.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,668,699.55/10,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.86

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