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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.96, 15,062.76 and 5,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.96, 15,062.76 and 5,368.68 is: 8,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.96 : 15,062.76 = 5,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.96/15,062.76 = 5,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.96x = 15,062.76 × 5,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.96x = 80,867,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,867,138.36/10,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.91

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