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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.69, 15,127.83 and 3,065.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.69, 15,127.83 and 3,065.31 is: 4,598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.69 : 15,127.83 = 3,065.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.69/15,127.83 = 3,065.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.69x = 15,127.83 × 3,065.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.69x = 46,371,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371,488.58/10,084.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.21

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