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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.38, 15,048.02 and 3,460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.38, 15,048.02 and 3,460.22 is: 5,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.38 : 15,048.02 = 3,460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.38/15,048.02 = 3,460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.38x = 15,048.02 × 3,460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.38x = 52,069,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069,459.76/10,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.62

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