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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.95, 15,036.93 and 3,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.95, 15,036.93 and 3,449.27 is: 5,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.95 : 15,036.93 = 3,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.95/15,036.93 = 3,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.95x = 15,036.93 × 3,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.95x = 51,866,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866,356.36/10,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.25

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