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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.94, 15,044.15 and 3,791.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.94, 15,044.15 and 3,791.39 is: 5,683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.94 : 15,044.15 = 3,791.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.94/15,044.15 = 3,791.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.94x = 15,044.15 × 3,791.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.94x = 57,038,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,038,145.69/10,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.95

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