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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.70, 15,060.17 and 4,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.70, 15,060.17 and 4,117.90 is: 6,178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.70 : 15,060.17 = 4,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.70/15,060.17 = 4,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.70x = 15,060.17 × 4,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.70x = 62,016,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,016,274.04/10,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.95

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