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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.87, 15,107.54 and 3,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.87, 15,107.54 and 3,050.12 is: 4,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.87 : 15,107.54 = 3,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.87/15,107.54 = 3,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.87x = 15,107.54 × 3,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.87x = 46,079,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,079,809.90/10,069.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.01

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