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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.84, 15,091.80 and 4,217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.84, 15,091.80 and 4,217.68 is: 6,326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.84 : 15,091.80 = 4,217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.84/15,091.80 = 4,217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.84x = 15,091.80 × 4,217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.84x = 63,652,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,652,383.02/10,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,326.75

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