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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.86, 15,047.08 and 3,793.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.86, 15,047.08 and 3,793.33 is: 5,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.86 : 15,047.08 = 3,793.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.86/15,047.08 = 3,793.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.86x = 15,047.08 × 3,793.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.86x = 57,078,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078,539.98/10,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.89

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