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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.71, 15,097.26 and 3,491.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.71, 15,097.26 and 3,491.11 is: 5,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.71 : 15,097.26 = 3,491.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.71/15,097.26 = 3,491.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.71x = 15,097.26 × 3,491.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.71x = 52,706,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,706,195.36/10,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.73

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