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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.29, 15,030.63 and 3,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.29, 15,030.63 and 3,448.71 is: 5,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.29 : 15,030.63 = 3,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.29/15,030.63 = 3,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.29x = 15,030.63 × 3,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.29x = 51,836,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836,283.99/10,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.07

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