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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,054.76, 15,068.46 and 7,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,054.76, 15,068.46 and 7,587.52 is: 11,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,054.76 : 15,068.46 = 7,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,054.76/15,068.46 = 7,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,054.76x = 15,068.46 × 7,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,054.76x = 114,332,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,332,241.62/10,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,370.96

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