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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.52, 15,074.38 and 5,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.52, 15,074.38 and 5,123.40 is: 7,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.52 : 15,074.38 = 5,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.52/15,074.38 = 5,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.52x = 15,074.38 × 5,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.52x = 77,232,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232,078.49/10,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.75

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