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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.69, 15,099.24 and 3,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.69, 15,099.24 and 3,828.40 is: 5,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.69 : 15,099.24 = 3,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.69/15,099.24 = 3,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.69x = 15,099.24 × 3,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.69x = 57,805,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,930.42/10,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.73

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