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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.95, 15,041.43 and 3,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.95, 15,041.43 and 3,452.27 is: 5,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.95 : 15,041.43 = 3,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.95/15,041.43 = 3,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.95x = 15,041.43 × 3,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.95x = 51,927,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,927,002.34/10,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,178.75

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