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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.69, 15,079.74 and 4,726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.69, 15,079.74 and 4,726.48 is: 7,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.69 : 15,079.74 = 4,726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.69/15,079.74 = 4,726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.69x = 15,079.74 × 4,726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.69x = 71,274,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,274,089.52/10,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.41

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