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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.48, 15,066.16 and 3,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.48, 15,066.16 and 3,117.04 is: 4,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.48 : 15,066.16 = 3,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.48/15,066.16 = 3,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.48x = 15,066.16 × 3,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.48x = 46,961,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,961,823.37/10,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.32

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