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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.57, 15,010.74 and 3,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.57, 15,010.74 and 3,344.66 is: 5,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.57 : 15,010.74 = 3,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.57/15,010.74 = 3,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.57x = 15,010.74 × 3,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.57x = 50,205,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,205,802.88/10,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.28

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