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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.44, 15,041.16 and 3,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.44, 15,041.16 and 3,785.76 is: 5,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.44 : 15,041.16 = 3,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.44/15,041.16 = 3,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.44x = 15,041.16 × 3,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.44x = 56,942,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942,221.88/10,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,678.64

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