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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,021.34, 15,035.46 and 3,783.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,021.34, 15,035.46 and 3,783.14 is: 5,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,021.34 : 15,035.46 = 3,783.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,021.34/15,035.46 = 3,783.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,021.34x = 15,035.46 × 3,783.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,021.34x = 56,881,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,881,250.14/10,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.01

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