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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.61, 15,033.91 and 3,448.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.61, 15,033.91 and 3,448.85 is: 5,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.61 : 15,033.91 = 3,448.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.61/15,033.91 = 3,448.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.61x = 15,033.91 × 3,448.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.61x = 51,849,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,849,700.50/10,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.27

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