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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.76, 15,092.49 and 3,823.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.76, 15,092.49 and 3,823.10 is: 5,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.76 : 15,092.49 = 3,823.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.76/15,092.49 = 3,823.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.76x = 15,092.49 × 3,823.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.76x = 57,700,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700,098.52/10,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.16

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