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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.16, 15,072.32 and 8,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.16, 15,072.32 and 8,584.32 is: 12,861.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.16 : 15,072.32 = 8,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.16/15,072.32 = 8,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.16x = 15,072.32 × 8,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.16x = 129,385,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,385,618.02/10,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.19

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