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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.57, 15,058.08 and 4,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.57, 15,058.08 and 4,114.40 is: 6,169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.57 : 15,058.08 = 4,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.57/15,058.08 = 4,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.57x = 15,058.08 × 4,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.57x = 61,954,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954,889.06/10,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,169.84

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