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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.09, 15,041.96 and 3,454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.09, 15,041.96 and 3,454.13 is: 5,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.09 : 15,041.96 = 3,454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.09/15,041.96 = 3,454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.09x = 15,041.96 × 3,454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.09x = 51,956,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956,868.02/10,028.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.13

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