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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.21, 15,103.97 and 3,495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.21, 15,103.97 and 3,495.56 is: 5,243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.21 : 15,103.97 = 3,495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.21/15,103.97 = 3,495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.21x = 15,103.97 × 3,495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.21x = 52,796,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796,753.48/10,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.39

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