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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.94, 15,041.45 and 3,453.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.94, 15,041.45 and 3,453.95 is: 5,180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.94 : 15,041.45 = 3,453.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.94/15,041.45 = 3,453.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.94x = 15,041.45 × 3,453.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.94x = 51,952,416.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,952,416.23/10,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.77

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