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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.72, 15,091.27 and 3,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.72, 15,091.27 and 3,487.12 is: 5,230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.72 : 15,091.27 = 3,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.72/15,091.27 = 3,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.72x = 15,091.27 × 3,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.72x = 52,625,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,625,023.00/10,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.74

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