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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.04, 15,030.12 and 5,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.04, 15,030.12 and 5,637.08 is: 8,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.04 : 15,030.12 = 5,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.04/15,030.12 = 5,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.04x = 15,030.12 × 5,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.04x = 84,725,988.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,725,988.85/10,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,444.70

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