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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.86, 15,101.76 and 3,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.86, 15,101.76 and 3,494.02 is: 5,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.86 : 15,101.76 = 3,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.86/15,101.76 = 3,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.86x = 15,101.76 × 3,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.86x = 52,765,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,765,851.48/10,067.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.02

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