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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.93, 15,011.69 and 3,344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.93, 15,011.69 and 3,344.67 is: 5,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.93 : 15,011.69 = 3,344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.93/15,011.69 = 3,344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.93x = 15,011.69 × 3,344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.93x = 50,209,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,149.19/10,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.44

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