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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.34, 15,156.66 and 3,440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.34, 15,156.66 and 3,440.43 is: 5,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.34 : 15,156.66 = 3,440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.34/15,156.66 = 3,440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.34x = 15,156.66 × 3,440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.34x = 52,145,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145,427.76/10,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.21

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