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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.68, 15,064.50 and 3,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.68, 15,064.50 and 3,802.20 is: 5,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.68 : 15,064.50 = 3,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.68/15,064.50 = 3,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.68x = 15,064.50 × 3,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.68x = 57,278,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278,241.90/10,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,703.48

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