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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.21, 15,041.59 and 3,789.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.21, 15,041.59 and 3,789.67 is: 5,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.21 : 15,041.59 = 3,789.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.21/15,041.59 = 3,789.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.21x = 15,041.59 × 3,789.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.21x = 57,002,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,002,643.43/10,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.40

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