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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.54, 15,013.12 and 3,434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.54, 15,013.12 and 3,434.64 is: 5,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.54 : 15,013.12 = 3,434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.54/15,013.12 = 3,434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.54x = 15,013.12 × 3,434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.54x = 51,564,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,564,662.48/10,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.07

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