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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.06, 15,058.94 and 4,118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.06, 15,058.94 and 4,118.31 is: 6,175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.06 : 15,058.94 = 4,118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.06/15,058.94 = 4,118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.06x = 15,058.94 × 4,118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.06x = 62,017,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,017,362.60/10,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.15

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