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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.71, 15,095.76 and 3,490.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.71, 15,095.76 and 3,490.11 is: 5,235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.71 : 15,095.76 = 3,490.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.71/15,095.76 = 3,490.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.71x = 15,095.76 × 3,490.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.71x = 52,685,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,685,862.93/10,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.23

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