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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.90, 15,070.25 and 7,837.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.90, 15,070.25 and 7,837.97 is: 11,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.90 : 15,070.25 = 7,837.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.90/15,070.25 = 7,837.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.90x = 15,070.25 × 7,837.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.90x = 118,120,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,120,111.64/10,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.76

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