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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.88, 15,051.26 and 3,793.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.88, 15,051.26 and 3,793.69 is: 5,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.88 : 15,051.26 = 3,793.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.88/15,051.26 = 3,793.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.88x = 15,051.26 × 3,793.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.88x = 57,099,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,099,842.85/10,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,691.84

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