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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.60, 15,101.96 and 3,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.60, 15,101.96 and 3,827.30 is: 5,739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.60 : 15,101.96 = 3,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.60/15,101.96 = 3,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.60x = 15,101.96 × 3,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.60x = 57,799,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799,636.86/10,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.45

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