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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.34, 15,009.31 and 3,343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.34, 15,009.31 and 3,343.09 is: 5,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.34 : 15,009.31 = 3,343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.34/15,009.31 = 3,343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.34x = 15,009.31 × 3,343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.34x = 50,177,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,177,410.35/10,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.06

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