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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.01, 15,005.42 and 3,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.01, 15,005.42 and 3,341.12 is: 5,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.01 : 15,005.42 = 3,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.01/15,005.42 = 3,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.01x = 15,005.42 × 3,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.01x = 50,134,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,134,829.67/10,007.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.97

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