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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.02, 15,080.67 and 5,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.02, 15,080.67 and 5,383.26 is: 8,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.02 : 15,080.67 = 5,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.02/15,080.67 = 5,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.02x = 15,080.67 × 5,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.02x = 81,183,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,183,167.58/10,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.88

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