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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.69, 15,097.96 and 3,490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.69, 15,097.96 and 3,490.66 is: 5,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.69 : 15,097.96 = 3,490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.69/15,097.96 = 3,490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.69x = 15,097.96 × 3,490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.69x = 52,701,845.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,701,845.05/10,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.27

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