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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.76, 15,060.99 and 3,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.76, 15,060.99 and 3,115.26 is: 4,672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.76 : 15,060.99 = 3,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.76/15,060.99 = 3,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.76x = 15,060.99 × 3,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.76x = 46,918,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918,899.71/10,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.84

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