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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.52, 15,053.36 and 6,860.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.52, 15,053.36 and 6,860.39 is: 10,295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.52 : 15,053.36 = 6,860.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.52/15,053.36 = 6,860.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.52x = 15,053.36 × 6,860.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.52x = 103,271,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271,810.84/10,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.76

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