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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.52, 15,019.13 and 3,438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.52, 15,019.13 and 3,438.66 is: 5,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.52 : 15,019.13 = 3,438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.52/15,019.13 = 3,438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.52x = 15,019.13 × 3,438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.52x = 51,645,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,645,690.16/10,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.11

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