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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.76, 15,085.26 and 3,038.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.76, 15,085.26 and 3,038.68 is: 4,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.76 : 15,085.26 = 3,038.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.76/15,085.26 = 3,038.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.76x = 15,085.26 × 3,038.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.76x = 45,839,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,839,277.86/10,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.24

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