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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.93, 15,051.24 and 3,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.93, 15,051.24 and 3,797.97 is: 5,692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.93 : 15,051.24 = 3,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.93/15,051.24 = 3,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.93x = 15,051.24 × 3,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.93x = 57,164,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,157.98/10,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.55

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