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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.37, 15,095.21 and 3,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.37, 15,095.21 and 3,821.72 is: 5,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.37 : 15,095.21 = 3,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.37/15,095.21 = 3,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.37x = 15,095.21 × 3,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.37x = 57,689,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,689,571.38/10,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.63

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