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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.06, 15,099.75 and 3,490.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.06, 15,099.75 and 3,490.43 is: 5,236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.06 : 15,099.75 = 3,490.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.06/15,099.75 = 3,490.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.06x = 15,099.75 × 3,490.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.06x = 52,704,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704,544.89/10,065.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.39

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