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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.72, 15,042.39 and 5,863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.72, 15,042.39 and 5,863.48 is: 8,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.72 : 15,042.39 = 5,863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.72/15,042.39 = 5,863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.72x = 15,042.39 × 5,863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.72x = 88,200,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,200,752.92/10,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.43

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