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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.71, 15,011.16 and 3,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.71, 15,011.16 and 3,344.73 is: 5,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.71 : 15,011.16 = 3,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.71/15,011.16 = 3,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.71x = 15,011.16 × 3,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.71x = 50,208,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,208,208.35/10,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.95

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