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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.85, 15,095.90 and 3,043.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.85, 15,095.90 and 3,043.91 is: 4,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.85 : 15,095.90 = 3,043.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.85/15,095.90 = 3,043.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.85x = 15,095.90 × 3,043.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.85x = 45,950,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950,470.27/10,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.90

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