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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.32, 15,089.46 and 3,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.32, 15,089.46 and 3,817.62 is: 5,726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.32 : 15,089.46 = 3,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.32/15,089.46 = 3,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.32x = 15,089.46 × 3,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.32x = 57,605,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,605,824.29/10,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.04

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