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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.76, 15,062.49 and 3,116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.76, 15,062.49 and 3,116.26 is: 4,674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.76 : 15,062.49 = 3,116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.76/15,062.49 = 3,116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.76x = 15,062.49 × 3,116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.76x = 46,938,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,938,635.09/10,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.34

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