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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.70, 15,016.68 and 3,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.70, 15,016.68 and 3,435.96 is: 5,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.70 : 15,016.68 = 3,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.70/15,016.68 = 3,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.70x = 15,016.68 × 3,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.70x = 51,596,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,711.81/10,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.16

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