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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.86, 15,065.94 and 6,043.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.86, 15,065.94 and 6,043.61 is: 9,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.86 : 15,065.94 = 6,043.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.86/15,065.94 = 6,043.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.86x = 15,065.94 × 6,043.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.86x = 91,052,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,052,560.10/10,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.30

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