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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.96, 15,093.08 and 3,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.96, 15,093.08 and 3,042.03 is: 4,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.96 : 15,093.08 = 3,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.96/15,093.08 = 3,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.96x = 15,093.08 × 3,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.96x = 45,913,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,913,602.15/10,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.09

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