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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.78, 15,090.17 and 4,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.78, 15,090.17 and 4,514.04 is: 6,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.78 : 15,090.17 = 4,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.78/15,090.17 = 4,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.78x = 15,090.17 × 4,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.78x = 68,117,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,117,608.42/10,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.30

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