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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.61, 15,032.41 and 3,447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.61, 15,032.41 and 3,447.85 is: 5,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.61 : 15,032.41 = 3,447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.61/15,032.41 = 3,447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.61x = 15,032.41 × 3,447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.61x = 51,829,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,829,494.82/10,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.77

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