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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.36, 15,059.82 and 3,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.36, 15,059.82 and 3,114.68 is: 4,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.36 : 15,059.82 = 3,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.36/15,059.82 = 3,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.36x = 15,059.82 × 3,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.36x = 46,906,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,906,520.16/10,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.80

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