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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.08, 15,003.08 and 3,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.08, 15,003.08 and 3,427.76 is: 5,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.08 : 15,003.08 = 3,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.08/15,003.08 = 3,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.08x = 15,003.08 × 3,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.08x = 51,426,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,426,957.50/10,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.11

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