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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.52, 15,061.08 and 7,586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.52, 15,061.08 and 7,586.56 is: 11,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.52 : 15,061.08 = 7,586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.52/15,061.08 = 7,586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.52x = 15,061.08 × 7,586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.52x = 114,261,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,261,787.08/10,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,358.57

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