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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,037.03, 15,047.31 and 3,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,037.03, 15,047.31 and 3,793.49 is: 5,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,037.03 : 15,047.31 = 3,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,037.03/15,047.31 = 3,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,037.03x = 15,047.31 × 3,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,037.03x = 57,081,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081,820.01/10,037.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.12

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