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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.52, 15,069.48 and 5,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.52, 15,069.48 and 5,373.24 is: 8,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.52 : 15,069.48 = 5,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.52/15,069.48 = 5,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.52x = 15,069.48 × 5,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.52x = 80,971,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,971,932.72/10,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.68

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