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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.69, 15,091.17 and 3,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.69, 15,091.17 and 3,040.76 is: 4,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.69 : 15,091.17 = 3,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.69/15,091.17 = 3,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.69x = 15,091.17 × 3,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.69x = 45,888,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888,626.09/10,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.18

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