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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.76, 15,088.26 and 3,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.76, 15,088.26 and 3,040.68 is: 4,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.76 : 15,088.26 = 3,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.76/15,088.26 = 3,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.76x = 15,088.26 × 3,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.76x = 45,878,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878,570.42/10,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.24

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