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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.76, 15,012.84 and 3,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.76, 15,012.84 and 3,435.12 is: 5,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.76 : 15,012.84 = 3,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.76/15,012.84 = 3,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.76x = 15,012.84 × 3,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.76x = 51,570,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570,906.94/10,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.09

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