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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039, 15,058.86 and 3,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039, 15,058.86 and 3,113.32 is: 4,670.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039 : 15,058.86 = 3,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039/15,058.86 = 3,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039x = 15,058.86 × 3,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039x = 46,883,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,050.02/10,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.09

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