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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.34, 15,096.27 and 3,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.34, 15,096.27 and 3,138.66 is: 4,707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.34 : 15,096.27 = 3,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.34/15,096.27 = 3,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.34x = 15,096.27 × 3,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.34x = 47,382,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,382,058.80/10,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.92

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