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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.55, 15,099.40 and 3,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.55, 15,099.40 and 3,827.06 is: 5,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.55 : 15,099.40 = 3,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.55/15,099.40 = 3,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.55x = 15,099.40 × 3,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.55x = 57,786,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786,309.76/10,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.29

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