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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.79, 15,115.23 and 3,413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.79, 15,115.23 and 3,413.34 is: 5,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.79 : 15,115.23 = 3,413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.79/15,115.23 = 3,413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.79x = 15,115.23 × 3,413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.79x = 51,593,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,593,419.17/10,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,120.03

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