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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.64, 15,095.59 and 3,043.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.64, 15,095.59 and 3,043.71 is: 4,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.64 : 15,095.59 = 3,043.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.64/15,095.59 = 3,043.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.64x = 15,095.59 × 3,043.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.64x = 45,946,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946,590.63/10,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.60

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