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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.38, 15,073.90 and 3,815.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.38, 15,073.90 and 3,815.03 is: 5,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.38 : 15,073.90 = 3,815.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.38/15,073.90 = 3,815.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.38x = 15,073.90 × 3,815.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.38x = 57,507,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,408.86/10,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.36

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