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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.36, 15,093.26 and 3,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.36, 15,093.26 and 3,040.60 is: 4,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.36 : 15,093.26 = 3,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.36/15,093.26 = 3,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.36x = 15,093.26 × 3,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.36x = 45,892,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,566.36/10,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.72

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