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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,083.88, 15,125.81 and 3,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,083.88, 15,125.81 and 3,063.86 is: 4,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,083.88 : 15,125.81 = 3,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,083.88/15,125.81 = 3,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,083.88x = 15,125.81 × 3,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,083.88x = 46,343,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343,419.66/10,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.79

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