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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,089.52, 15,134.24 and 3,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,089.52, 15,134.24 and 3,069.50 is: 4,604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,089.52 : 15,134.24 = 3,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,089.52/15,134.24 = 3,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,089.52x = 15,134.24 × 3,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,089.52x = 46,454,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454,481.68/10,089.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.23

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