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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.76, 15,091.24 and 3,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.76, 15,091.24 and 3,042.68 is: 4,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.76 : 15,091.24 = 3,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.76/15,091.24 = 3,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.76x = 15,091.24 × 3,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.76x = 45,917,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,917,814.12/10,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.24

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