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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.64, 15,092.60 and 3,491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.64, 15,092.60 and 3,491.22 is: 5,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.64 : 15,092.60 = 3,491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.64/15,092.60 = 3,491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.64x = 15,092.60 × 3,491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.64x = 52,691,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691,586.97/10,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.24

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