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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.69, 15,089.67 and 3,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.69, 15,089.67 and 3,039.76 is: 4,559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.69 : 15,089.67 = 3,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.69/15,089.67 = 3,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.69x = 15,089.67 × 3,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.69x = 45,868,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,868,973.00/10,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.68

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