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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.76, 15,021.92 and 3,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.76, 15,021.92 and 3,441.36 is: 5,160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.76 : 15,021.92 = 3,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.76/15,021.92 = 3,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.76x = 15,021.92 × 3,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.76x = 51,695,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,695,834.61/10,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.93

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