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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.65, 15,067.71 and 3,381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.65, 15,067.71 and 3,381.17 is: 5,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.65 : 15,067.71 = 3,381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.65/15,067.71 = 3,381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.65x = 15,067.71 × 3,381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.65x = 50,946,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946,413.68/10,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.99

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