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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,005.20, 15,007.80 and 6,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,005.20, 15,007.80 and 6,068.60 is: 9,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,005.20 : 15,007.80 = 6,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,005.20/15,007.80 = 6,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,005.20x = 15,007.80 × 6,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,005.20x = 91,076,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,076,335.08/10,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.90

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