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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.08, 15,062.46 and 3,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.08, 15,062.46 and 3,377.24 is: 5,066.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.08 : 15,062.46 = 3,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.08/15,062.46 = 3,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.08x = 15,062.46 × 3,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.08x = 50,869,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869,542.41/10,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.14

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