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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.82, 15,131.31 and 3,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.82, 15,131.31 and 3,066.82 is: 4,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.82 : 15,131.31 = 3,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.82/15,131.31 = 3,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.82x = 15,131.31 × 3,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.82x = 46,405,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,405,004.13/10,086.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.56

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