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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.61, 15,028.28 and 3,782.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.61, 15,028.28 and 3,782.62 is: 5,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.61 : 15,028.28 = 3,782.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.61/15,028.28 = 3,782.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.61x = 15,028.28 × 3,782.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.61x = 56,846,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846,272.49/10,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.54

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