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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.94, 15,089.06 and 3,821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.94, 15,089.06 and 3,821.70 is: 5,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.94 : 15,089.06 = 3,821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.94/15,089.06 = 3,821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.94x = 15,089.06 × 3,821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.94x = 57,665,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665,860.60/10,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,731.66

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