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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.88, 15,021.48 and 3,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.88, 15,021.48 and 3,441.84 is: 5,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.88 : 15,021.48 = 3,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.88/15,021.48 = 3,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.88x = 15,021.48 × 3,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.88x = 51,701,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,701,530.72/10,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.44

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