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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.88, 15,095.96 and 3,043.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.88, 15,095.96 and 3,043.95 is: 4,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.88 : 15,095.96 = 3,043.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.88/15,095.96 = 3,043.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.88x = 15,095.96 × 3,043.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.88x = 45,951,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951,347.44/10,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.97

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