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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.65, 15,030.51 and 3,448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.65, 15,030.51 and 3,448.23 is: 5,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.65 : 15,030.51 = 3,448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.65/15,030.51 = 3,448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.65x = 15,030.51 × 3,448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.65x = 51,828,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,828,655.50/10,026.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.09

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