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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.60, 15,105.12 and 3,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.60, 15,105.12 and 3,494.96 is: 5,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.60 : 15,105.12 = 3,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.60/15,105.12 = 3,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.60x = 15,105.12 × 3,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.60x = 52,791,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791,790.20/10,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.69

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