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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.38, 15,092.21 and 3,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.38, 15,092.21 and 3,041.45 is: 4,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.38 : 15,092.21 = 3,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.38/15,092.21 = 3,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.38x = 15,092.21 × 3,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.38x = 45,902,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,902,173.73/10,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.21

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