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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.55, 15,128.58 and 3,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.55, 15,128.58 and 3,845.12 is: 5,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.55 : 15,128.58 = 3,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.55/15,128.58 = 3,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.55x = 15,128.58 × 3,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.55x = 58,171,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171,257.77/10,084.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.35

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