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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.73, 15,039.01 and 5,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.73, 15,039.01 and 5,103.64 is: 7,648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.73 : 15,039.01 = 5,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.73/15,039.01 = 5,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.73x = 15,039.01 × 5,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.73x = 76,753,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,753,693.00/10,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,648.04

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