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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.59, 15,052.07 and 3,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.59, 15,052.07 and 3,797.54 is: 5,696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.59 : 15,052.07 = 3,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.59/15,052.07 = 3,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.59x = 15,052.07 × 3,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.59x = 57,160,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,812.47/10,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.38

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