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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,007.20, 15,010.80 and 6,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,007.20, 15,010.80 and 6,070.60 is: 9,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,007.20 : 15,010.80 = 6,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,007.20/15,010.80 = 6,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,007.20x = 15,010.80 × 6,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,007.20x = 91,124,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,124,562.48/10,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.90

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