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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.80, 15,082.24 and 3,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.80, 15,082.24 and 3,127.36 is: 4,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.80 : 15,082.24 = 3,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.80/15,082.24 = 3,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.80x = 15,082.24 × 3,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.80x = 47,167,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167,594.09/10,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.99

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