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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.71, 15,017.16 and 3,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.71, 15,017.16 and 3,348.73 is: 5,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.71 : 15,017.16 = 3,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.71/15,017.16 = 3,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.71x = 15,017.16 × 3,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.71x = 50,288,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,288,414.21/10,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.96

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