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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.93, 15,131.21 and 3,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.93, 15,131.21 and 3,067.57 is: 4,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.93 : 15,131.21 = 3,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.93/15,131.21 = 3,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.93x = 15,131.21 × 3,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.93x = 46,416,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416,049.44/10,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.60

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