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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.80, 15,091.02 and 3,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.80, 15,091.02 and 3,733.80 is: 5,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.80 : 15,091.02 = 3,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.80/15,091.02 = 3,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.80x = 15,091.02 × 3,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.80x = 56,346,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,346,850.48/10,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.19

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