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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.79, 15,101.39 and 3,491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.79, 15,101.39 and 3,491.98 is: 5,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.79 : 15,101.39 = 3,491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.79/15,101.39 = 3,491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.79x = 15,101.39 × 3,491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.79x = 52,733,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,733,751.85/10,065.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.91

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