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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,069.92, 15,111.60 and 3,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,069.92, 15,111.60 and 3,835.68 is: 5,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.92 : 15,111.60 = 3,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.92/15,111.60 = 3,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.92x = 15,111.60 × 3,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.92x = 57,963,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963,261.89/10,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,756.08

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