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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.30, 15,017.25 and 3,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.30, 15,017.25 and 3,437.39 is: 5,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.30 : 15,017.25 = 3,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.30/15,017.25 = 3,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.30x = 15,017.25 × 3,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.30x = 51,620,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,620,069.89/10,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.18

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