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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.44, 15,009.05 and 3,343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.44, 15,009.05 and 3,343.53 is: 5,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.44 : 15,009.05 = 3,343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.44/15,009.05 = 3,343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.44x = 15,009.05 × 3,343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.44x = 50,183,273.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183,273.59/10,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.59

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