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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.04, 15,095.74 and 3,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.04, 15,095.74 and 3,827.76 is: 5,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.04 : 15,095.74 = 3,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.04/15,095.74 = 3,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.04x = 15,095.74 × 3,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.04x = 57,782,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782,869.74/10,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,742.09

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