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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.07, 15,118.98 and 3,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.07, 15,118.98 and 3,844.48 is: 5,762.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.07 : 15,118.98 = 3,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.07/15,118.98 = 3,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.07x = 15,118.98 × 3,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.07x = 58,124,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,616.23/10,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.86

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