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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.04, 15,089.73 and 3,823.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.04, 15,089.73 and 3,823.75 is: 5,736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.04 : 15,089.73 = 3,823.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.04/15,089.73 = 3,823.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.04x = 15,089.73 × 3,823.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.04x = 57,699,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,355.09/10,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.07

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