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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.56, 15,031.80 and 3,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.56, 15,031.80 and 3,784.32 is: 5,674.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.56 : 15,031.80 = 3,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.56/15,031.80 = 3,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.56x = 15,031.80 × 3,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.56x = 56,885,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,141.38/10,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.58

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