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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.04, 15,010.87 and 3,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.04, 15,010.87 and 3,433.14 is: 5,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.04 : 15,010.87 = 3,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.04/15,010.87 = 3,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.04x = 15,010.87 × 3,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.04x = 51,534,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,534,326.01/10,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.81

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