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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,027.49, 15,036.56 and 3,782.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,027.49, 15,036.56 and 3,782.69 is: 5,672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,027.49 : 15,036.56 = 3,782.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,027.49/15,036.56 = 3,782.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,027.49x = 15,036.56 × 3,782.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,027.49x = 56,878,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878,626.23/10,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.27

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