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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,080.99, 15,121.51 and 3,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,080.99, 15,121.51 and 3,061.06 is: 4,591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,080.99 : 15,121.51 = 3,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,080.99/15,121.51 = 3,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,080.99x = 15,121.51 × 3,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,080.99x = 46,287,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,803.94/10,080.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.59

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