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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.32, 15,093.72 and 3,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.32, 15,093.72 and 3,903.12 is: 5,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.32 : 15,093.72 = 3,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.32/15,093.72 = 3,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.32x = 15,093.72 × 3,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.32x = 58,912,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,912,600.41/10,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.45

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