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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.34, 15,093.39 and 4,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.34, 15,093.39 and 4,869.14 is: 7,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.34 : 15,093.39 = 4,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.34/15,093.39 = 4,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.34x = 15,093.39 × 4,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.34x = 73,491,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,491,828.98/10,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.10

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