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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.95, 15,041.21 and 3,789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.95, 15,041.21 and 3,789.42 is: 5,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.95 : 15,041.21 = 3,789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.95/15,041.21 = 3,789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.95x = 15,041.21 × 3,789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.95x = 56,997,471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,997,471.47/10,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.03

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