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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.01, 15,074.27 and 3,385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.01, 15,074.27 and 3,385.55 is: 5,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.01 : 15,074.27 = 3,385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.01/15,074.27 = 3,385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.01x = 15,074.27 × 3,385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.01x = 51,034,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,034,665.58/10,049.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.58

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