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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.30, 15,035.31 and 3,785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.30, 15,035.31 and 3,785.25 is: 5,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.30 : 15,035.31 = 3,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.30/15,035.31 = 3,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.30x = 15,035.31 × 3,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.30x = 56,912,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,407.18/10,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.31

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