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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.61, 15,046.70 and 3,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.61, 15,046.70 and 3,793.08 is: 5,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.61 : 15,046.70 = 3,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.61/15,046.70 = 3,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.61x = 15,046.70 × 3,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.61x = 57,073,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,346.32/10,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.52

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