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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.08, 15,112.32 and 3,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.08, 15,112.32 and 3,836.74 is: 5,754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.08 : 15,112.32 = 3,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.08/15,112.32 = 3,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.08x = 15,112.32 × 3,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.08x = 57,982,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,982,042.64/10,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.42

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