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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.79, 15,102.40 and 3,827.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.79, 15,102.40 and 3,827.57 is: 5,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.79 : 15,102.40 = 3,827.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.79/15,102.40 = 3,827.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.79x = 15,102.40 × 3,827.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.79x = 57,805,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,500.21/10,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.49

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