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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.24, 15,031.68 and 3,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.24, 15,031.68 and 3,779.44 is: 5,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.24 : 15,031.68 = 3,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.24/15,031.68 = 3,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.24x = 15,031.68 × 3,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.24x = 56,811,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,811,332.66/10,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,667.40

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