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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.59, 15,113.61 and 3,835.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.59, 15,113.61 and 3,835.11 is: 5,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.59 : 15,113.61 = 3,835.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.59/15,113.61 = 3,835.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.59x = 15,113.61 × 3,835.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.59x = 57,962,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,962,356.85/10,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.04

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