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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.08, 14,995.20 and 3,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.08, 14,995.20 and 3,424.56 is: 5,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.08 : 14,995.20 = 3,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.08/14,995.20 = 3,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.08x = 14,995.20 × 3,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.08x = 51,351,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351,962.11/10,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.62

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