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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,038.98, 15,050.26 and 3,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,038.98, 15,050.26 and 3,795.46 is: 5,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,038.98 : 15,050.26 = 3,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,038.98/15,050.26 = 3,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,038.98x = 15,050.26 × 3,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,038.98x = 57,122,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,122,659.82/10,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.09

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