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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.60, 15,099.30 and 5,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.60, 15,099.30 and 5,682.60 is: 8,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.60 : 15,099.30 = 5,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.60/15,099.30 = 5,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.60x = 15,099.30 × 5,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.60x = 85,803,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,803,282.18/10,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.04

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