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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.22, 15,051.33 and 5,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.22, 15,051.33 and 5,903.02 is: 8,854.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.22 : 15,051.33 = 5,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.22/15,051.33 = 5,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.22x = 15,051.33 × 5,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.22x = 88,848,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,848,302.02/10,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.53

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