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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.11, 15,062.40 and 3,020.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.11, 15,062.40 and 3,020.57 is: 4,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.11 : 15,062.40 = 3,020.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.11/15,062.40 = 3,020.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.11x = 15,062.40 × 3,020.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.11x = 45,497,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497,071.22/10,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.08

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