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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.52, 15,030.32 and 3,448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.52, 15,030.32 and 3,448.11 is: 5,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.52 : 15,030.32 = 3,448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.52/15,030.32 = 3,448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.52x = 15,030.32 × 3,448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.52x = 51,826,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826,121.54/10,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.90

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