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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.60, 15,012.89 and 4,084.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.60, 15,012.89 and 4,084.19 is: 6,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.60 : 15,012.89 = 4,084.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.60/15,012.89 = 4,084.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.60x = 15,012.89 × 4,084.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.60x = 61,315,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315,399.72/10,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.27

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