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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049.67, 15,076.67 and 3,386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049.67, 15,076.67 and 3,386.83 is: 5,080.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049.67 : 15,076.67 = 3,386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049.67/15,076.67 = 3,386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049.67x = 15,076.67 × 3,386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049.67x = 51,062,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,062,118.26/10,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.97

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