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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,057.62, 15,094.73 and 5,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,057.62, 15,094.73 and 5,061.41 is: 7,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,057.62 : 15,094.73 = 5,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,057.62/15,094.73 = 5,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,057.62x = 15,094.73 × 5,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,057.62x = 76,400,516.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,400,516.59/10,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.28

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