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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,013.88, 15,004.38 and 3,436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,013.88, 15,004.38 and 3,436.47 is: 5,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,013.88 : 15,004.38 = 3,436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,013.88/15,004.38 = 3,436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,013.88x = 15,004.38 × 3,436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,013.88x = 51,562,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,562,101.74/10,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.06

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