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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.08, 15,022.77 and 3,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.08, 15,022.77 and 3,444.76 is: 5,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.08 : 15,022.77 = 3,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.08/15,022.77 = 3,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.08x = 15,022.77 × 3,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.08x = 51,749,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,749,843.05/10,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.64

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