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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.35, 15,011.33 and 3,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.35, 15,011.33 and 3,433.44 is: 5,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.35 : 15,011.33 = 3,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.35/15,011.33 = 3,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.35x = 15,011.33 × 3,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.35x = 51,540,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,540,483.71/10,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.27

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