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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.69, 15,094.13 and 3,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.69, 15,094.13 and 3,042.74 is: 4,564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.69 : 15,094.13 = 3,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.69/15,094.13 = 3,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.69x = 15,094.13 × 3,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.69x = 45,927,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927,422.43/10,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.13

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