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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.18, 15,062.25 and 3,800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.18, 15,062.25 and 3,800.70 is: 5,701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.18 : 15,062.25 = 3,800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.18/15,062.25 = 3,800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.18x = 15,062.25 × 3,800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.18x = 57,247,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247,093.58/10,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.23

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