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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.34, 15,098.93 and 3,490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.34, 15,098.93 and 3,490.38 is: 5,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.34 : 15,098.93 = 3,490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.34/15,098.93 = 3,490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.34x = 15,098.93 × 3,490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.34x = 52,700,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700,985.84/10,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.41

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