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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.42, 15,059.52 and 5,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.42, 15,059.52 and 5,369.69 is: 8,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.42 : 15,059.52 = 5,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.42/15,059.52 = 5,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.42x = 15,059.52 × 5,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.42x = 80,864,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,864,991.60/10,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.14

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