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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.48, 15,049.50 and 3,794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.48, 15,049.50 and 3,794.97 is: 5,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.48 : 15,049.50 = 3,794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.48/15,049.50 = 3,794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.48x = 15,049.50 × 3,794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.48x = 57,112,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112,401.02/10,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.35

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