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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.96, 15,051.93 and 3,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.96, 15,051.93 and 3,459.28 is: 5,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.96 : 15,051.93 = 3,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.96/15,051.93 = 3,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.96x = 15,051.93 × 3,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.96x = 52,068,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068,840.41/10,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.26

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