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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.27, 15,043.19 and 3,790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.27, 15,043.19 and 3,790.73 is: 5,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.27 : 15,043.19 = 3,790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.27/15,043.19 = 3,790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.27x = 15,043.19 × 3,790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.27x = 57,024,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,024,690.28/10,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.99

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