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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.40, 15,013.56 and 3,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.40, 15,013.56 and 3,433.68 is: 5,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.40 : 15,013.56 = 3,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.40/15,013.56 = 3,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.40x = 15,013.56 × 3,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.40x = 51,551,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551,760.70/10,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.36

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