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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.49, 15,039.09 and 3,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.49, 15,039.09 and 3,793.09 is: 5,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.49 : 15,039.09 = 3,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.49/15,039.09 = 3,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.49x = 15,039.09 × 3,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.49x = 57,044,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044,644.31/10,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.73

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