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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.34, 15,005.33 and 3,429.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.34, 15,005.33 and 3,429.19 is: 5,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.34 : 15,005.33 = 3,429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.34/15,005.33 = 3,429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.34x = 15,005.33 × 3,429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.34x = 51,456,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,456,035.41/10,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.40

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