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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.55, 15,101.98 and 3,826.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.55, 15,101.98 and 3,826.54 is: 5,740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.55 : 15,101.98 = 3,826.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.55/15,101.98 = 3,826.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.55x = 15,101.98 × 3,826.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.55x = 57,788,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,788,339.86/10,066.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.63

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