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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.91, 15,030.72 and 3,447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.91, 15,030.72 and 3,447.33 is: 5,169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.91 : 15,030.72 = 3,447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.91/15,030.72 = 3,447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.91x = 15,030.72 × 3,447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.91x = 51,815,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,815,851.98/10,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.74

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