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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.60, 15,099.31 and 3,826.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.60, 15,099.31 and 3,826.95 is: 5,739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.60 : 15,099.31 = 3,826.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.60/15,099.31 = 3,826.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.60x = 15,099.31 × 3,826.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.60x = 57,784,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,784,379.97/10,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.07

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