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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,085.49, 15,127.72 and 3,065.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,085.49, 15,127.72 and 3,065.47 is: 4,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,085.49 : 15,127.72 = 3,065.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,085.49/15,127.72 = 3,065.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,085.49x = 15,127.72 × 3,065.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,085.49x = 46,373,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,618.91/10,085.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.05

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