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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.52, 15,045.15 and 3,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.52, 15,045.15 and 3,367.72 is: 5,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.52 : 15,045.15 = 3,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.52/15,045.15 = 3,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.52x = 15,045.15 × 3,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.52x = 50,667,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,667,814.95/10,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.86

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