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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.96, 15,091.58 and 3,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.96, 15,091.58 and 3,041.03 is: 4,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.96 : 15,091.58 = 3,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.96/15,091.58 = 3,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.96x = 15,091.58 × 3,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.96x = 45,893,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,958.81/10,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.59

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