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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.99, 15,054.03 and 3,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.99, 15,054.03 and 3,374.53 is: 5,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.99 : 15,054.03 = 3,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.99/15,054.03 = 3,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.99x = 15,054.03 × 3,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.99x = 50,800,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,800,275.86/10,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.28

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