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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.88, 15,102.99 and 3,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.88, 15,102.99 and 3,493.05 is: 5,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.88 : 15,102.99 = 3,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.88/15,102.99 = 3,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.88x = 15,102.99 × 3,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.88x = 52,755,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,755,499.22/10,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.50

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