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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.50, 15,104.91 and 3,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.50, 15,104.91 and 3,912.50 is: 5,869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.50 : 15,104.91 = 3,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.50/15,104.91 = 3,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.50x = 15,104.91 × 3,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.50x = 59,097,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,097,960.38/10,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.59

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