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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.54, 15,011.62 and 3,433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.54, 15,011.62 and 3,433.63 is: 5,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.54 : 15,011.62 = 3,433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.54/15,011.62 = 3,433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.54x = 15,011.62 × 3,433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.54x = 51,544,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,544,348.78/10,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.55

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