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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.60, 15,061.92 and 3,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.60, 15,061.92 and 3,116.16 is: 4,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.60 : 15,061.92 = 3,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.60/15,061.92 = 3,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.60x = 15,061.92 × 3,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.60x = 46,935,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935,352.63/10,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.09

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