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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.79, 15,051.12 and 3,793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.79, 15,051.12 and 3,793.59 is: 5,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.79 : 15,051.12 = 3,793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.79/15,051.12 = 3,793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.79x = 15,051.12 × 3,793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.79x = 57,097,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,097,778.32/10,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.68

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