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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,065.64, 15,101.07 and 3,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,065.64, 15,101.07 and 3,825.76 is: 5,739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,065.64 : 15,101.07 = 3,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,065.64/15,101.07 = 3,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,065.64x = 15,101.07 × 3,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,065.64x = 57,773,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773,050.43/10,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.63

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