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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.78, 15,130.27 and 3,067.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.78, 15,130.27 and 3,067.93 is: 4,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.78 : 15,130.27 = 3,067.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.78/15,130.27 = 3,067.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.78x = 15,130.27 × 3,067.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.78x = 46,418,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418,609.24/10,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.93

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