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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,003.93, 15,026.63 and 7,938.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,003.93, 15,026.63 and 7,938.47 is: 11,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,003.93 : 15,026.63 = 7,938.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,003.93/15,026.63 = 7,938.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,003.93x = 15,026.63 × 7,938.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,003.93x = 119,288,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,288,397.10/10,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.15

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