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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.09, 15,038.96 and 3,452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.09, 15,038.96 and 3,452.13 is: 5,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.09 : 15,038.96 = 3,452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.09/15,038.96 = 3,452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.09x = 15,038.96 × 3,452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.09x = 51,916,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916,427.72/10,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.13

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