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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.47, 15,042.02 and 5,863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.47, 15,042.02 and 5,863.23 is: 8,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.47 : 15,042.02 = 5,863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.47/15,042.02 = 5,863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.47x = 15,042.02 × 5,863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.47x = 88,194,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,194,793.61/10,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.06

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