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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.66, 15,104.20 and 3,493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.66, 15,104.20 and 3,493.86 is: 5,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.66 : 15,104.20 = 3,493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.66/15,104.20 = 3,493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.66x = 15,104.20 × 3,493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.66x = 52,771,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,771,960.21/10,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.73

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