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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.52, 15,097.68 and 3,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.52, 15,097.68 and 3,492 is: 5,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.52 : 15,097.68 = 3,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.52/15,097.68 = 3,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.52x = 15,097.68 × 3,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.52x = 52,721,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,721,098.56/10,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.75

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