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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.36, 15,100.43 and 3,827.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.36, 15,100.43 and 3,827.71 is: 5,740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.36 : 15,100.43 = 3,827.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.36/15,100.43 = 3,827.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.36x = 15,100.43 × 3,827.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.36x = 57,800,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,800,038.73/10,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.19

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