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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.08, 22,591.77 and 3,969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.08, 22,591.77 and 3,969.36 is: 5,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.08 : 22,591.77 = 3,969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.08/22,591.77 = 3,969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.08x = 22,591.77 × 3,969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.08x = 89,674,868.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,674,868.17/15,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.08

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