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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,089.27, 15,133.87 and 3,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,089.27, 15,133.87 and 3,069.23 is: 4,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,089.27 : 15,133.87 = 3,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,089.27/15,133.87 = 3,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,089.27x = 15,133.87 × 3,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,089.27x = 46,449,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,449,327.82/10,089.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.83

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