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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,004.33, 15,006.66 and 3,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,004.33, 15,006.66 and 3,435.13 is: 5,152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004.33 : 15,006.66 = 3,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004.33/15,006.66 = 3,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004.33x = 15,006.66 × 3,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004.33x = 51,549,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,549,790.45/10,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.75

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