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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.49, 15,032.63 and 3,781.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.49, 15,032.63 and 3,781.37 is: 5,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.49 : 15,032.63 = 3,781.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.49/15,032.63 = 3,781.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.49x = 15,032.63 × 3,781.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.49x = 56,843,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,843,842.03/10,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.50

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