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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.73, 15,061.25 and 3,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.73, 15,061.25 and 3,803.66 is: 5,705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.73 : 15,061.25 = 3,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.73/15,061.25 = 3,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.73x = 15,061.25 × 3,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.73x = 57,287,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287,874.18/10,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.55

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