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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.08, 15,059.43 and 3,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.08, 15,059.43 and 3,113.58 is: 4,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.08 : 15,059.43 = 3,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.08/15,059.43 = 3,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.08x = 15,059.43 × 3,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.08x = 46,888,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888,740.06/10,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.62

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