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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.43, 15,015.60 and 3,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.43, 15,015.60 and 3,437.10 is: 5,155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.43 : 15,015.60 = 3,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.43/15,015.60 = 3,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.43x = 15,015.60 × 3,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.43x = 51,610,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610,118.76/10,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.63

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