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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.98, 15,044.26 and 3,791.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.98, 15,044.26 and 3,791.45 is: 5,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.98 : 15,044.26 = 3,791.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.98/15,044.26 = 3,791.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.98x = 15,044.26 × 3,791.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.98x = 57,039,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039,559.58/10,034.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.07

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