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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.63, 15,108.89 and 3,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.63, 15,108.89 and 3,833.90 is: 5,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.63 : 15,108.89 = 3,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.63/15,108.89 = 3,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.63x = 15,108.89 × 3,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.63x = 57,925,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,925,878.66/10,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,753.10

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