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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.88, 15,092.15 and 3,135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.88, 15,092.15 and 3,135.38 is: 4,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.88 : 15,092.15 = 3,135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.88/15,092.15 = 3,135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.88x = 15,092.15 × 3,135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.88x = 47,319,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,319,625.27/10,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.33

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