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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,066.26, 15,099.78 and 3,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,066.26, 15,099.78 and 3,140.76 is: 4,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,066.26 : 15,099.78 = 3,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,066.26/15,099.78 = 3,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,066.26x = 15,099.78 × 3,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,066.26x = 47,424,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,424,785.03/10,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.26

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