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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.12, 15,087.33 and 3,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.12, 15,087.33 and 3,817.44 is: 5,725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.12 : 15,087.33 = 3,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.12/15,087.33 = 3,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.12x = 15,087.33 × 3,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.12x = 57,594,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,594,977.04/10,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,725.65

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