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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.28, 15,051.92 and 7,971.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.28, 15,051.92 and 7,971.56 is: 11,952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.28 : 15,051.92 = 7,971.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.28/15,051.92 = 7,971.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.28x = 15,051.92 × 7,971.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.28x = 119,987,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987,283.40/10,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.97

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