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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.08, 15,059.46 and 3,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.08, 15,059.46 and 3,375.24 is: 5,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.08 : 15,059.46 = 3,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.08/15,059.46 = 3,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.08x = 15,059.46 × 3,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.08x = 50,829,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829,291.77/10,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.14

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