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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.60, 15,096.18 and 3,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.60, 15,096.18 and 3,826.60 is: 5,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.60 : 15,096.18 = 3,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.60/15,096.18 = 3,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.60x = 15,096.18 × 3,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.60x = 57,767,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767,042.39/10,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.20

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