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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.62, 15,092.55 and 3,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.62, 15,092.55 and 3,133.50 is: 4,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.62 : 15,092.55 = 3,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.62/15,092.55 = 3,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.62x = 15,092.55 × 3,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.62x = 47,292,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,292,505.43/10,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.75

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