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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.83, 15,106.26 and 3,497.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.83, 15,106.26 and 3,497.01 is: 5,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.83 : 15,106.26 = 3,497.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.83/15,106.26 = 3,497.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.83x = 15,106.26 × 3,497.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.83x = 52,826,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,826,698.75/10,070.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.52

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