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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.01, 15,051.57 and 3,458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.01, 15,051.57 and 3,458.35 is: 5,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.01 : 15,051.57 = 3,458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.01/15,051.57 = 3,458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.01x = 15,051.57 × 3,458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.01x = 52,053,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053,537.74/10,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.23

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