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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.98, 15,042.76 and 3,790.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.98, 15,042.76 and 3,790.45 is: 5,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.98 : 15,042.76 = 3,790.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.98/15,042.76 = 3,790.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.98x = 15,042.76 × 3,790.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.98x = 57,018,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,018,860.29/10,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.58

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