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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.38, 15,095.69 and 4,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.38, 15,095.69 and 4,141.83 is: 6,214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.38 : 15,095.69 = 4,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.38/15,095.69 = 4,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.38x = 15,095.69 × 4,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.38x = 62,523,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523,716.59/10,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.84

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