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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.40, 15,129.71 and 3,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.40, 15,129.71 and 3,067.56 is: 4,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.40 : 15,129.71 = 3,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.40/15,129.71 = 3,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.40x = 15,129.71 × 3,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.40x = 46,411,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,411,217.56/10,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.37

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