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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.94, 15,087.57 and 3,820.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.94, 15,087.57 and 3,820.69 is: 5,730.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.94 : 15,087.57 = 3,820.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.94/15,087.57 = 3,820.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.94x = 15,087.57 × 3,820.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.94x = 57,644,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,927.82/10,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.15

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