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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.72, 15,041.70 and 3,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.72, 15,041.70 and 3,452.76 is: 5,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.72 : 15,041.70 = 3,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.72/15,041.70 = 3,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.72x = 15,041.70 × 3,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.72x = 51,935,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,935,380.09/10,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,179.70

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