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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.30, 15,032.31 and 3,783.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.30, 15,032.31 and 3,783.25 is: 5,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.30 : 15,032.31 = 3,783.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.30/15,032.31 = 3,783.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.30x = 15,032.31 × 3,783.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.30x = 56,870,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,870,986.81/10,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.31

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