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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.13, 15,088.70 and 3,133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.13, 15,088.70 and 3,133.63 is: 4,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.13 : 15,088.70 = 3,133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.13/15,088.70 = 3,133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.13x = 15,088.70 × 3,133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.13x = 47,282,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,402.98/10,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.45

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