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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.72, 15,041.97 and 3,791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.72, 15,041.97 and 3,791.75 is: 5,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.72 : 15,041.97 = 3,791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.72/15,041.97 = 3,791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.72x = 15,041.97 × 3,791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.72x = 57,035,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,035,314.54/10,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.23

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