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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,015.88, 15,024.83 and 3,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,015.88, 15,024.83 and 3,441.18 is: 5,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,015.88 : 15,024.83 = 3,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,015.88/15,024.83 = 3,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,015.88x = 15,024.83 × 3,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,015.88x = 51,703,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703,144.50/10,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.12

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