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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.70, 15,098.16 and 3,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.70, 15,098.16 and 3,823.82 is: 5,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.70 : 15,098.16 = 3,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.70/15,098.16 = 3,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.70x = 15,098.16 × 3,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.70x = 57,732,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732,646.17/10,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.72

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