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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.08, 15,093.42 and 3,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.08, 15,093.42 and 3,042.28 is: 4,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.08 : 15,093.42 = 3,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.08/15,093.42 = 3,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.08x = 15,093.42 × 3,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.08x = 45,918,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,918,409.80/10,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.60

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