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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.77, 15,089.66 and 3,134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.77, 15,089.66 and 3,134.81 is: 4,702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.77 : 15,089.66 = 3,134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.77/15,089.66 = 3,134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.77x = 15,089.66 × 3,134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.77x = 47,303,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,250.87/10,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.22

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