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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.41, 15,114.22 and 3,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.41, 15,114.22 and 3,058.16 is: 4,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.41 : 15,114.22 = 3,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.41/15,114.22 = 3,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.41x = 15,114.22 × 3,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.41x = 46,221,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,628.42/10,079.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.75

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