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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041, 15,063.12 and 3,117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041, 15,063.12 and 3,117.12 is: 4,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041 : 15,063.12 = 3,117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041/15,063.12 = 3,117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041x = 15,063.12 × 3,117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041x = 46,953,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953,552.61/10,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.18

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