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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,023.52, 15,033.03 and 3,784.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,023.52, 15,033.03 and 3,784.21 is: 5,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,023.52 : 15,033.03 = 3,784.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,023.52/15,033.03 = 3,784.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,023.52x = 15,033.03 × 3,784.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,023.52x = 56,888,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888,142.46/10,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.47

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