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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.68, 15,010.32 and 3,432.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.68, 15,010.32 and 3,432.77 is: 5,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.68 : 15,010.32 = 3,432.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.68/15,010.32 = 3,432.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.68x = 15,010.32 × 3,432.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.68x = 51,526,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,526,930.08/10,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.26

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