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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.08, 15,085.26 and 4,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.08, 15,085.26 and 4,215.12 is: 6,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.08 : 15,085.26 = 4,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.08/15,085.26 = 4,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.08x = 15,085.26 × 4,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.08x = 63,586,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586,181.13/10,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.64

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