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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.53, 15,051.51 and 3,461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.53, 15,051.51 and 3,461.19 is: 5,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.53 : 15,051.51 = 3,461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.53/15,051.51 = 3,461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.53x = 15,051.51 × 3,461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.53x = 52,096,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,096,135.90/10,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.20

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