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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.95, 15,103.44 and 3,495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.95, 15,103.44 and 3,495.14 is: 5,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.95 : 15,103.44 = 3,495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.95/15,103.44 = 3,495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.95x = 15,103.44 × 3,495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.95x = 52,788,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788,561.76/10,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.71

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