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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.61, 15,014.75 and 3,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.61, 15,014.75 and 3,433.34 is: 5,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.61 : 15,014.75 = 3,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.61/15,014.75 = 3,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.61x = 15,014.75 × 3,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.61x = 51,550,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,550,762.14/10,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.64

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