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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.69, 15,048.56 and 5,876.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.69, 15,048.56 and 5,876.74 is: 8,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.69 : 15,048.56 = 5,876.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.69/15,048.56 = 5,876.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.69x = 15,048.56 × 5,876.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.69x = 88,436,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,436,474.49/10,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.20

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