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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.96, 15,125.04 and 3,063.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.96, 15,125.04 and 3,063.21 is: 4,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.96 : 15,125.04 = 3,063.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.96/15,125.04 = 3,063.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.96x = 15,125.04 × 3,063.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.96x = 46,331,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,331,173.78/10,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.00

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