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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.94, 15,077.35 and 3,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.94, 15,077.35 and 3,810.80 is: 5,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.94 : 15,077.35 = 3,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.94/15,077.35 = 3,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.94x = 15,077.35 × 3,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.94x = 57,456,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,456,765.38/10,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715.42

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