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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.68, 15,097.96 and 3,493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.68, 15,097.96 and 3,493.10 is: 5,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.68 : 15,097.96 = 3,493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.68/15,097.96 = 3,493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.68x = 15,097.96 × 3,493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.68x = 52,738,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738,684.08/10,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.89

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