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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.68, 15,079.68 and 3,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.68, 15,079.68 and 3,126 is: 4,689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.68 : 15,079.68 = 3,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.68/15,079.68 = 3,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.68x = 15,079.68 × 3,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.68x = 47,139,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139,079.68/10,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.67

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