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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.05, 15,009.38 and 3,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.05, 15,009.38 and 3,432.14 is: 5,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.05 : 15,009.38 = 3,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.05/15,009.38 = 3,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.05x = 15,009.38 × 3,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.05x = 51,514,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,514,298.56/10,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.32

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