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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,039.09, 15,058.74 and 4,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,039.09, 15,058.74 and 4,114.46 is: 6,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,039.09 : 15,058.74 = 4,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,039.09/15,058.74 = 4,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,039.09x = 15,058.74 × 4,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,039.09x = 61,958,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,583.38/10,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.73

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