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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,006.69, 15,011.52 and 3,340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,006.69, 15,011.52 and 3,340.93 is: 5,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006.69 : 15,011.52 = 3,340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006.69/15,011.52 = 3,340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006.69x = 15,011.52 × 3,340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006.69x = 50,152,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152,437.51/10,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.89

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