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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.12, 15,130.68 and 3,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.12, 15,130.68 and 3,067.12 is: 4,600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.12 : 15,130.68 = 3,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.12/15,130.68 = 3,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.12x = 15,130.68 × 3,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.12x = 46,407,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407,611.24/10,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.68

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