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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,078.23, 15,117.37 and 3,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,078.23, 15,117.37 and 3,058.30 is: 4,587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,078.23 : 15,117.37 = 3,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,078.23/15,117.37 = 3,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,078.23x = 15,117.37 × 3,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,078.23x = 46,233,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,233,377.08/10,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.45

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