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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.62, 15,087.54 and 3,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.62, 15,087.54 and 3,485.16 is: 5,223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.62 : 15,087.54 = 3,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.62/15,087.54 = 3,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.62x = 15,087.54 × 3,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.62x = 52,582,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582,490.91/10,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.45

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