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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.55, 15,053.48 and 3,798.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.55, 15,053.48 and 3,798.50 is: 5,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.55 : 15,053.48 = 3,798.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.55/15,053.48 = 3,798.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.55x = 15,053.48 × 3,798.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.55x = 57,180,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180,643.78/10,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.81

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