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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.71, 15,042.33 and 3,790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.71, 15,042.33 and 3,790.17 is: 5,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.71 : 15,042.33 = 3,790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.71/15,042.33 = 3,790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.71x = 15,042.33 × 3,790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.71x = 57,012,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012,987.90/10,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.14

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