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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.04, 15,027.12 and 5,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.04, 15,027.12 and 5,635.08 is: 8,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.04 : 15,027.12 = 5,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.04/15,027.12 = 5,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.04x = 15,027.12 × 5,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.04x = 84,679,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679,023.37/10,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.70

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