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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.05, 15,018.39 and 3,438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.05, 15,018.39 and 3,438.15 is: 5,157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.05 : 15,018.39 = 3,438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.05/15,018.39 = 3,438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.05x = 15,018.39 × 3,438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.05x = 51,635,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,635,477.58/10,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.33

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