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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,085.90, 15,128.96 and 3,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,085.90, 15,128.96 and 3,067.06 is: 4,600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,085.90 : 15,128.96 = 3,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,085.90/15,128.96 = 3,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,085.90x = 15,128.96 × 3,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,085.90x = 46,401,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401,344.75/10,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.62

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