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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.08, 15,072.44 and 3,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.08, 15,072.44 and 3,888.08 is: 5,834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.08 : 15,072.44 = 3,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.08/15,072.44 = 3,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.08x = 15,072.44 × 3,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.08x = 58,602,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602,852.52/10,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,834.57

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