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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.55, 15,111.27 and 3,838.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.55, 15,111.27 and 3,838.32 is: 5,754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.55 : 15,111.27 = 3,838.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.55/15,111.27 = 3,838.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.55x = 15,111.27 × 3,838.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.55x = 58,001,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,001,889.87/10,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.41

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