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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.48, 15,044.36 and 3,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.48, 15,044.36 and 3,453.08 is: 5,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.48 : 15,044.36 = 3,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.48/15,044.36 = 3,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.48x = 15,044.36 × 3,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.48x = 51,949,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,949,378.63/10,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.18

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