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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,014.88, 15,023.33 and 3,440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,014.88, 15,023.33 and 3,440.18 is: 5,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,014.88 : 15,023.33 = 3,440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,014.88/15,023.33 = 3,440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,014.88x = 15,023.33 × 3,440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,014.88x = 51,682,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,682,959.40/10,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.62

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