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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.60, 15,062.40 and 3,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.60, 15,062.40 and 3,116.10 is: 4,674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.60 : 15,062.40 = 3,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.60/15,062.40 = 3,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.60x = 15,062.40 × 3,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.60x = 46,935,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,935,944.64/10,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.15

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