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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.04, 15,015.38 and 3,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.04, 15,015.38 and 3,436.14 is: 5,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.04 : 15,015.38 = 3,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.04/15,015.38 = 3,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.04x = 15,015.38 × 3,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.04x = 51,594,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,594,947.83/10,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.32

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