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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.67, 15,018.57 and 3,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.67, 15,018.57 and 3,348.23 is: 5,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.67 : 15,018.57 = 3,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.67/15,018.57 = 3,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.67x = 15,018.57 × 3,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.67x = 50,285,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,551.54/10,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.20

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