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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.93, 15,051.24 and 3,368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.93, 15,051.24 and 3,368.79 is: 5,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.93 : 15,051.24 = 3,368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.93/15,051.24 = 3,368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.93x = 15,051.24 × 3,368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.93x = 50,704,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,704,466.80/10,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.80

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