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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.16, 15,063.90 and 3,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.16, 15,063.90 and 3,117 is: 4,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.16 : 15,063.90 = 3,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.16/15,063.90 = 3,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.16x = 15,063.90 × 3,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.16x = 46,954,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,176.30/10,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.24

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