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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,017.91, 15,010.35 and 3,440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,017.91, 15,010.35 and 3,440.47 is: 5,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,017.91 : 15,010.35 = 3,440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,017.91/15,010.35 = 3,440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,017.91x = 15,010.35 × 3,440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,017.91x = 51,642,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,642,658.86/10,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.03

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