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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.07, 15,098.77 and 3,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.07, 15,098.77 and 3,490.24 is: 5,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.07 : 15,098.77 = 3,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.07/15,098.77 = 3,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.07x = 15,098.77 × 3,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.07x = 52,698,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,331.00/10,064.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.28

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