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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.94, 15,095.34 and 3,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.94, 15,095.34 and 3,488.91 is: 5,232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.94 : 15,095.34 = 3,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.94/15,095.34 = 3,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.94x = 15,095.34 × 3,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.94x = 52,666,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666,282.68/10,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.65

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