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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.13, 22,591.47 and 3,969.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.13, 22,591.47 and 3,969.69 is: 5,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.13 : 22,591.47 = 3,969.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.13/22,591.47 = 3,969.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.13x = 22,591.47 × 3,969.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.13x = 89,681,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,681,062.71/15,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.08

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