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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.02, 15,078.76 and 4,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.02, 15,078.76 and 4,514.14 is: 6,765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.02 : 15,078.76 = 4,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.02/15,078.76 = 4,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.02x = 15,078.76 × 4,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.02x = 68,067,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,067,633.67/10,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.48

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