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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.21, 15,090.26 and 3,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.21, 15,090.26 and 3,134.25 is: 4,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.21 : 15,090.26 = 3,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.21/15,090.26 = 3,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.21x = 15,090.26 × 3,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.21x = 47,296,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296,631.73/10,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.82

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