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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.72, 15,052.08 and 5,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.72, 15,052.08 and 5,903.52 is: 8,855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.72 : 15,052.08 = 5,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.72/15,052.08 = 5,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.72x = 15,052.08 × 5,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.72x = 88,860,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860,255.32/10,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.28

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