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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.47, 15,105.42 and 3,495.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.47, 15,105.42 and 3,495.17 is: 5,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.47 : 15,105.42 = 3,495.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.47/15,105.42 = 3,495.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.47x = 15,105.42 × 3,495.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.47x = 52,795,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,795,935.29/10,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.69

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