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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.76, 15,086.76 and 3,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.76, 15,086.76 and 3,039.68 is: 4,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.76 : 15,086.76 = 3,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.76/15,086.76 = 3,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.76x = 15,086.76 × 3,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.76x = 45,858,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858,922.64/10,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.74

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