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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.61, 15,101.43 and 3,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.61, 15,101.43 and 3,826.16 is: 5,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.61 : 15,101.43 = 3,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.61/15,101.43 = 3,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.61x = 15,101.43 × 3,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.61x = 57,780,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780,475.71/10,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.24

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