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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.29, 15,091.07 and 3,039.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.29, 15,091.07 and 3,039.83 is: 4,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.29 : 15,091.07 = 3,039.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.29/15,091.07 = 3,039.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.29x = 15,091.07 × 3,039.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.29x = 45,874,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,196.66/10,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.38

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