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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.86, 15,103.30 and 3,495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.86, 15,103.30 and 3,495.06 is: 5,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.86 : 15,103.30 = 3,495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.86/15,103.30 = 3,495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.86x = 15,103.30 × 3,495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.86x = 52,786,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,786,939.70/10,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.59

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