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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.60, 15,099.34 and 3,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.60, 15,099.34 and 3,825.43 is: 5,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.60 : 15,099.34 = 3,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.60/15,099.34 = 3,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.60x = 15,099.34 × 3,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.60x = 57,761,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,761,373.59/10,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.35

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