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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.58, 15,090.18 and 3,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.58, 15,090.18 and 3,822.58 is: 5,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.58 : 15,090.18 = 3,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.58/15,090.18 = 3,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.58x = 15,090.18 × 3,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.58x = 57,683,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,683,420.26/10,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.18

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