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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.72, 15,095.83 and 3,489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.72, 15,095.83 and 3,489.94 is: 5,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.72 : 15,095.83 = 3,489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.72/15,095.83 = 3,489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.72x = 15,095.83 × 3,489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.72x = 52,683,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,683,540.95/10,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.44

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