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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,085.39, 15,128.07 and 3,065.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,085.39, 15,128.07 and 3,065.37 is: 4,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,085.39 : 15,128.07 = 3,065.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,085.39/15,128.07 = 3,065.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,085.39x = 15,128.07 × 3,065.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,085.39x = 46,373,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,131.94/10,085.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.05

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