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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.35, 15,041.07 and 3,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.35, 15,041.07 and 3,453.48 is: 5,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.35 : 15,041.07 = 3,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.35/15,041.07 = 3,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.35x = 15,041.07 × 3,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.35x = 51,944,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,944,034.42/10,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.24

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