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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.85, 15,093.03 and 3,488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.85, 15,093.03 and 3,488.27 is: 5,231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.85 : 15,093.03 = 3,488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.85/15,093.03 = 3,488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.85x = 15,093.03 × 3,488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.85x = 52,648,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,648,501.37/10,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.45

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