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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.92, 15,033.36 and 3,449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.92, 15,033.36 and 3,449.57 is: 5,174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.92 : 15,033.36 = 3,449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.92/15,033.36 = 3,449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.92x = 15,033.36 × 3,449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.92x = 51,858,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858,627.66/10,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.01

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