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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.04, 15,040.62 and 4,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.04, 15,040.62 and 4,106.16 is: 6,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.04 : 15,040.62 = 4,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.04/15,040.62 = 4,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.04x = 15,040.62 × 4,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.04x = 61,759,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759,192.22/10,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.81

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