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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.55, 15,014.63 and 3,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.55, 15,014.63 and 3,435.66 is: 5,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.55 : 15,014.63 = 3,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.55/15,014.63 = 3,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.55x = 15,014.63 × 3,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.55x = 51,585,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,585,163.71/10,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.59

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