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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.08, 15,000.08 and 3,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,001.08, 15,000.08 and 3,425.76 is: 5,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,001.08 : 15,000.08 = 3,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,001.08/15,000.08 = 3,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,001.08x = 15,000.08 × 3,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,001.08x = 51,386,674.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,386,674.06/10,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.11

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