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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,072.54, 15,106.52 and 3,830.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,072.54, 15,106.52 and 3,830.33 is: 5,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072.54 : 15,106.52 = 3,830.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072.54/15,106.52 = 3,830.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072.54x = 15,106.52 × 3,830.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072.54x = 57,862,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,862,937.60/10,072.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.63

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