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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.90, 15,045.80 and 5,875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.90, 15,045.80 and 5,875.24 is: 8,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.90 : 15,045.80 = 5,875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.90/15,045.80 = 5,875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.90x = 15,045.80 × 5,875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.90x = 88,397,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,397,685.99/10,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.90

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