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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.07, 15,051.62 and 3,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.07, 15,051.62 and 3,459.51 is: 5,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.07 : 15,051.62 = 3,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.07/15,051.62 = 3,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.07x = 15,051.62 × 3,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.07x = 52,071,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071,238.55/10,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.96

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