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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.36, 15,056.07 and 3,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.36, 15,056.07 and 3,797.28 is: 5,697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.36 : 15,056.07 = 3,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.36/15,056.07 = 3,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.36x = 15,056.07 × 3,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.36x = 57,172,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172,113.49/10,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.07

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