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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.96, 15,063.57 and 3,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.96, 15,063.57 and 3,800.86 is: 5,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.96 : 15,063.57 = 3,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.96/15,063.57 = 3,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.96x = 15,063.57 × 3,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.96x = 57,254,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,483.01/10,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,702.09

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