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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,042.76, 15,064.01 and 3,117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,042.76, 15,064.01 and 3,117.26 is: 4,675.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,042.76 : 15,064.01 = 3,117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,042.76/15,064.01 = 3,117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,042.76x = 15,064.01 × 3,117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,042.76x = 46,958,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958,420.23/10,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.85

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