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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.10, 14,994.32 and 3,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.10, 14,994.32 and 3,427.52 is: 5,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.10 : 14,994.32 = 3,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.10/14,994.32 = 3,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.10x = 14,994.32 × 3,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.10x = 51,393,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,239.58/10,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.73

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