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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.36, 15,057.72 and 3,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.36, 15,057.72 and 3,800.28 is: 5,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.36 : 15,057.72 = 3,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.36/15,057.72 = 3,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.36x = 15,057.72 × 3,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.36x = 57,223,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,552.16/10,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.79

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