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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.47, 15,106.43 and 3,830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.47, 15,106.43 and 3,830.26 is: 5,744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.47 : 15,106.43 = 3,830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.47/15,106.43 = 3,830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.47x = 15,106.43 × 3,830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.47x = 57,861,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861,554.57/10,072.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.52

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