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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.68, 15,097.95 and 4,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.68, 15,097.95 and 4,520.24 is: 6,783.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.68 : 15,097.95 = 4,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.68/15,097.95 = 4,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.68x = 15,097.95 × 4,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.68x = 68,246,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,246,282.02/10,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.47

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