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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.37, 15,129.86 and 3,064.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.37, 15,129.86 and 3,064.69 is: 4,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.37 : 15,129.86 = 3,064.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.37/15,129.86 = 3,064.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.37x = 15,129.86 × 3,064.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.37x = 46,368,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,368,274.99/10,084.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.03

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