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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.08, 15,106.32 and 3,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.08, 15,106.32 and 3,832.74 is: 5,748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.08 : 15,106.32 = 3,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.08/15,106.32 = 3,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.08x = 15,106.32 × 3,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.08x = 57,898,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898,596.92/10,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,748.43

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