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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.34, 15,145.19 and 3,433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.34, 15,145.19 and 3,433.51 is: 5,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.34 : 15,145.19 = 3,433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.34/15,145.19 = 3,433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.34x = 15,145.19 × 3,433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.34x = 52,001,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001,161.32/10,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.50

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