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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.06, 15,052.94 and 3,793.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.06, 15,052.94 and 3,793.57 is: 5,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.06 : 15,052.94 = 3,793.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.06/15,052.94 = 3,793.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.06x = 15,052.94 × 3,793.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.06x = 57,104,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,104,402.73/10,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.49

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