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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.74, 15,087.60 and 4,135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.74, 15,087.60 and 4,135.95 is: 6,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.74 : 15,087.60 = 4,135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.74/15,087.60 = 4,135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.74x = 15,087.60 × 4,135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.74x = 62,401,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,559.22/10,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.48

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