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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.52, 15,004.20 and 3,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.52, 15,004.20 and 3,433.24 is: 5,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.52 : 15,004.20 = 3,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.52/15,004.20 = 3,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.52x = 15,004.20 × 3,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.52x = 51,513,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513,019.61/10,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.00

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