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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.31, 15,127.27 and 3,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.31, 15,127.27 and 3,064.94 is: 4,597.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.31 : 15,127.27 = 3,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.31/15,127.27 = 3,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.31x = 15,127.27 × 3,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.31x = 46,364,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,091.62/10,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.65

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