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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.79, 15,055.62 and 3,796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.79, 15,055.62 and 3,796.59 is: 5,696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.79 : 15,055.62 = 3,796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.79/15,055.62 = 3,796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.79x = 15,055.62 × 3,796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.79x = 57,160,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,016.34/10,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.18

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