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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.97, 15,058.84 and 3,019.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.97, 15,058.84 and 3,019.11 is: 4,527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.97 : 15,058.84 = 3,019.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.97/15,058.84 = 3,019.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.97x = 15,058.84 × 3,019.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.97x = 45,464,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,294.43/10,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.88

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