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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.57, 15,106.50 and 3,495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.57, 15,106.50 and 3,495.29 is: 5,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.57 : 15,106.50 = 3,495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.57/15,106.50 = 3,495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.57x = 15,106.50 × 3,495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.57x = 52,801,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,801,522.85/10,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.19

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