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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.78, 15,034.96 and 3,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.78, 15,034.96 and 3,359.32 is: 5,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.78 : 15,034.96 = 3,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.78/15,034.96 = 3,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.78x = 15,034.96 × 3,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.78x = 50,507,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,507,241.83/10,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.24

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