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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,012.56, 15,018.96 and 6,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,012.56, 15,018.96 and 6,064.68 is: 9,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,012.56 : 15,018.96 = 6,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,012.56/15,018.96 = 6,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,012.56x = 15,018.96 × 6,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,012.56x = 91,085,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,085,186.33/10,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.09

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